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Local councillor and school governor, John Parr, has been overwhelmed by the response he has received after the article appeared in the April/May 2018 NG5 magazine. More former students have been in touch from all around the globe! Below is the second, fascinating part of Des Wright’s story. These stories from “old boys” that have contacted John, are helping to keep the history of the school, and Arnold alive. More to follow!
Desborough Wright: 1943-1946 - Part Two Our non-formal sport was played on the hard playground. We made up our own games but I particularly liked the winter snows when we pelted each other with snowballs and made slides. I still remember seeing Horace Carter and Billy Burgess enjoying long slides with us on wintry mornings. It all made for a happy school environment though we knew our limits and generally kept within bounds. But the war was never far away. Most of us had relatives engaged in the conflict and there was sadness when we learned of losses and setbacks. We endured disruptions from air raids and quite often our bombers would come low over the school as they went off on a mission. Others came limping back and we gazed in awe at gaping holes in their wings and fuselage. We could only guess at the human suffering within. Then on 6th June 1944 we were assembled in the main hall to hear a radio broadcast by General Eisenhower telling the world that the Allies had landed in Normandy. We felt for the first time that victory could not be far away. I did not know then that my own brother, a former pupil at Robert Mellors, had that morning landed a glider full of troops in Normandy. No doubt there were many other old boys also taking part in what Eisenhower called the “Great Crusade.” We felt proud to be British. It would be almost another year before our teachers told us that Germany had surrendered and the war in Europe was over. We poured out into the school yard and went wild. I can still mentally feel the soles on my feet burning as I literally jumped for joy at the news. The following day 8th May 1945 was VE (Victory in Europe) Day. Japan had yet to be beaten but a few months later we celebrated VJ (Victory over Japan) Day. It was all over.
When I finally left the school in 1946 I knew not how my life would develop, but I came away with happy memories. My parents felt that I should acquire trade qualifications and so I served a seven year apprenticeship as a painter and decorator. Then, at age of 21 I was drafted into the army under the National Service Act. I was posted to the Depot, Sherwood Foresters at Normanton Barracks in Derby. The army decided that I was more use there than elsewhere and I remained in that posting for the whole of my two-year service. I took advantage of the army’s education facilities and passed various subjects for the General Certificate of Education. On discharge from the army I trained as a teacher pursuing my career in Britain, Africa and, finally, Western Australia. I arrived in Western Australia with my wife, Edna, and two daughters in December 1970 and worked for the Education Department here for 22 years. After 8 years of suburban retirement we became residents of a retirement village owned by the Royal Australian Air Force Association. We became involved with village life and I founded the Commemorations Committee responsible for ceremonies at the war memorial and promoting military history among residents many of whom had seen service in the armed forces of Australia, Britain and various Commonwealth countries. For my work among veterans and efforts to preserve military history I was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2007. As age has now taken its toll on us, Edna and I are both residents of the aged care facility within the village. We are much less active now but we can both look back over long lives full of rich experiences and happy memories. Life is a continuous learning experience, but I shall never forget, and will always be thankful for the foundation of it all laid by professional and caring men and women who taught me so well during the difficult days of a world war and decided, in their own way, that I was worthy of their efforts. Let us never forget that we are all living monuments to our parents and teachers, living and dead, and should strive to be worthy of them. Desborough Wright OAM. Perth, Western Australia. June 2018
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In it for the bunny! Easter. Depending when you’re reading this it’s either coming, happening, or has just gone. Whichever way you look at it, it started too early, has more build up than is strictly necessary, and is gone before you know it. I say this from a perspective of someone who isn’t religious, as I do understand that from a Christian perspective Easter is about much more than a day filled with chocolate eggs. And you could make a very good case for why so much of the celebration of this event is continued when a large amount of people who observe it have no religious interest in the event itself. But I digress (that seems far too serious a topic for this column). Whilst not being a follower of any religious group, I did grow up in a very religious household. So in that respect it annoys me when people say things like ‘what have chocolate eggs got to do with Easter’? In this day and age a Google search will answer that for you but bear with me. The egg has roots in paganism as a symbol of new life, and later on it’s believed that Christianity used it as a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus himself. Nowadays it’s used as a symbol by those evil, capitalist confectionery companies to prize our hard earned money from our wallets. Hang on, let’s get back on track! As noted by the biography opposite, I have children. Like all parents know, this means I have to observe all major festivals whether they personally impact me in any way or not. And Easter is no exception. I first noticed something was up when I watched a Cadbury’s Creme Egg advert in January. January! Give me a break. I still hadn’t spent my Christmas gift vouchers and now I’m meant to be preparing for Easter. I was so angry I decided to binge-eat Creme Eggs out of season as a protest. But the children, they’re clever. Their Christmas Lego sets are only just finished and they’re already lining up a list of chocolate treats they want from the family.
And they’re not shy about asking everyone. I think they have late night planning sessions under cover of darkness to establish which grandparent gets them what egg. I doubt D-Day was as well organised as my kids operational plan for total chocolate overload. Fortunately we know our kids pretty well (at least I think we do, sometimes they surprise the hell out of us) so we usually manage to keep a lid on eggmageddon. There’s not often been an Easter when we’ve had an overflow of sweets, normally it’s a sane amount. But it’s still more chocolate than I would consume in a matter of months. And not just the big eggs. There’s chocolate coins, mini eggs, sweet selections, Creme Eggs, Lindt bunnies, it never ends! So we let the kids eat some, give them their fill in the hope that it’ll sate the inhuman demand for constant chocolate. And then we hide them. That’s right, we hide our kids chocolate. Don’t judge us, we don’t do it out of cruelty. Nor is it a plan to eat all of the chocolate for ourselves. But there’s a point where no child needs to eat that much chocolate. So we make a big deal of breaking some of the eggs down into little bowls so the kids can have a little something most days, and we make the rest disappear. And here’s a tip for new parents: it also means they can’t tell when you sneak a bit for yourself when no-one’s looking (ie. at midnight when you have convinced yourself that you need a reward for the brisk walk you took to the shops earlier). But I don’t want to appear overly grumpy! Chance would be a fine thing, right? If you want to drop me a line to let me know how your Easter shapes up I’ll be here, eating my bodyweight in my children’s Easter eggs!
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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Tiny Talk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Classes - teach your baby how to communicate before they can talk and then help with their developing speech and language. Suitable from birth – 3 years. Enjoy a fun hour with your little one(s), learn a new skill, make new friends and eat chocolate biscuits! Call Claire, 07890 896889 or email claireba@tinytalk.co.uk. www.tinytalk.co.uk/claireba 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! 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. 102nd Nottingham Scout Group - meet Mondays (term time only) at Top Valley School (Dance Academy). Beavers (ages 6-8) 5.15pm - 6.30pm and Cubs (ages 8-10½) 6.30pm - 8pm. For more details contact Mike: 07773 685237 or Jenny: 0115 977 1345, or pop along Monday night. 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 5pm - 6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com
Arnold St Mary’s Pre-School - Church Lane, Arnold (behind St Mary’s Church). Call 07969 544137. Open every morning and all day Wed. Free places available for 2,3 & 4 year olds. Email: info@arnoldpreschool.org. Or visit www.arnoldpreschool.org. or try facebook. Registered as GOOD with OFSTED. 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. Mapperley Junior Netball Club - Are you in school years 7,8 & 9 and love netball? New junior netball club. Mondays 6pm - 7pm at Carlton Le Willows Academy, Wood Lane, NG4 4AA (Indoor). £2 per session. Coach led. Contact Sarah - sarahhumphrey@btinternet.com Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Road, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UN. Mondays & Fridays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, April - October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. 2nd Arnold Girls Brigade - Wed 6.15pm-9pm.Call Yvonne - 07954 402258. Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for ages 11-15. Please contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details. Weaverthorpe Pre-School- Derwent Crescent, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Funding for 2, 3 & 4yr olds. Qualified staff. Contact us on 0115 926 5644, email: weaverthorpe@ btconnect.com. Website: www.weaverthorpepreschool.weebly.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. £3.50 per family. E: little.lambs@virginmedia.com, visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe or follow on Twitter @littlelambsng5 Energize- after school sports & active games club every Tues (term time) from 4-5pm for ages 7-11yrs at St Mary’s Family Centre, Church Lane, Arnold, NG5 8HJ. Burn off some energy, learn something new & make new friends. Organised & delivered by qualified & DBS checked sports leaders. Tuck shop. FREE entry. 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. 8.50am - 3.35pm Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Free funded sessions for 2, 3 & 4 yrs. Breakfast & afterschool clubs also available.Contact us: 0115 859 8143, email: killisick.ps@ntlworld.com.
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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sat 27 April 2pm - 4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall. Who Let The Dads Out! - 2nd Sat every month (except August) at St Mary’s Church Family Centre from 10am - 11.30am. For children from 0-5 years with their dads for fun, toys & refreshments. 2nd Arnold (St Mary’s) Scout Group - Calverton Rd, Arnold. Beavers Monday & Wednesday, Cubs Tuesday & Thursday, Scouts Monday & Wednesday, Explorers Friday. Contact 07982 247 147 or arnoldscoutgroup@hotmail.co.uk for more information. Arnold Town Youth FC Under 17 Boys - want to play football? Saturday U17s recruiting players for 2016/17 season. Born between 1/9/99-31/8/00 them come along & join in. For more info call Malcolm 0115 967 3489/07500 874926 or Rob Mc Lachlan 0115 926 9171 Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am|Stay’n’Play Wed 9am - 10.30am & 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for refreshments. Call 9150298. Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 952 3617. Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups - call Sarah Spencer 854 5006. Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to sitting babies only. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. FREE admission. Contact 0115 960 7541 for more information. Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@musicfor-everyone.org Air Cadets - 138 Sqn, Carlton TA Centre, Carlton, NG4 3DX. Tues & Thurs 6.45pm-9pm. Girls & boys 12-17yrs. Drill, flying, sports, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh, BTECs & much more. Tel: 0115 940 4308 1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Monday night (term time): 5.30pm 7.30pm. Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD. Contact: bbga@standrewsnottm.org.uk or 0115 912 0098 Forest Kids Nottingham - every Thursday 10am - 12 noon at Woodthorpe Grange Park. Meet at the golf hut/cafe 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 Tiddlywinks - Christian parent & toddler group. Bible stories, crafts, singing & free play. A friendly place to bring your under 5s. Wednesday (term time) 10am - 11.15am at St Mark’s Church, Woodthorpe. Call Jackie on 07305 073898 for more info. Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - Mondays (term time) 9.30am - 10.30am at St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Songs, instruments & movement fun for babies to pre-schoolers. £4 per family, drinks & biscuits inc. Call Karen: 07846 176064 or visit Facebook shake rattleandrhyme. Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org 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! Good Shepherd Pre-School OFSTED registered-for children6.30-7.45 aged 30 Fri mths upwards. Children 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs,-Scouts & Explorers Beavers | Cubs Panther Grp from all families welcome, with places available now. 15 mths group; parents & toddlers welcome. 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Weds 1-3pm £3.Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information. Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 Boys’ Brigade, 25th Nottingham Company - Every Tuesday night (term time): 5.20pm - 9.15pm. Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At the Emmanuel Church, Church View Close, Warren Hill. Contact the vicarage on 0115 920 8879 The Boys Brigade 39th Nottingham Company- Arnold Methodist Church. Exciting activites for ages 5-18yrs. Contact Neil Stevenson : 39thnottm@boysbrigade.org.uk
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As the mum of a year 11, revision is a hot topic in our house at the moment. This is the time of year when many of us are either sitting exams, revising for exams or helping our children with exam preparation. Schools can be brilliant at helping their students with advice, extra lessons, revision aids and mocks, but at the end of the day they can’t sit those exams for us (shame!). Parents and young people all cope differently with the pressure of exams. As a parent the most important thing we can do is be there – whether that means working through flash cards or offering a cuppa.
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My son’s bedroom is a place of mystery and intrigue. Things go in and are never seen again. There are piles of leaflets, flash cards, revision booklets and random school work along with empty crisp packets, sweet wrappers and clothes that were ironed three weeks ago but have still not found their way to the wardrobe...
With exams looming, a bit of forward planning can really help ease any panic. Work back from the exam timetable and factor in out of school activities, then set realistic (you know your child) slots for revision. Agree them and stick to them. It’s easier said than done, I know, but it’s a start.
Sadly, there is no short cut to learning. It’s all about getting as much practice as possible in whatever way suits you. There are loads of great apps and websites to help with revision. For today’s young people who are IT and smart phone savvy this can be really helpful. We have used apps for long car journeys and they have been really effective.
My first piece of advice is to get sorted (unless you are lucky enough to have an organised young person). Preparation is key to good revision. We got some A4 file boxes, labelled up with subjects and then sorted all the odds and sods into the right box. Clear A5 zip bags from Amazon were brilliant for all the different flash cards. Even if he doesn’t do a scrap of revision – at least it’s all well organised and tidy!!
Short bursts are more effective then slogging away for hours. Everyone revises differently and each young person needs to do what feels right for them. I used to do hundreds of mock papers over and over. Some people prefer reading and repeating. There are hundreds of websites to help with techniques. My son favours the “I’ll do some later” school of revision. Extra lessons before, after and at lunchtime are brilliant for reluctant revisers – the school environment has no distractions and teachers are on hand to help.
BBC Bitesize, Seneca, Maths Watch and Quizlet are just a few great websites that spring to mind. They cover most subjects and exam boards. Revision books can also be a great resource. Written in a very student friendly way they often include model exam answers and practice questions. However, a word of warning, make sure you get the correct exam board and don’t waste your money if your child isn’t prepared to use them. I wasted a lot of money going down this route. Good luck to everyone and remember, give it your best shot then relax and enjoy a well earned summer break.
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Children at Ernehale Junior and Infant Schools in Arnold came together to raise money for Rainbows Hospice by creating a huge rainbow on the playground made up of children from both schools. Susan Simmons, Deputy Head Teacher at Ernehale Junior School described why the schools came together to raise money. “Rainbows is the chosen charity for Ernehale Junior School, but also of the Flying High Partnership of which we are a member. “Recently Ernehale Infant School joined the Trust too,” Susan explained, “and we decided to both celebrate their welcome and to raise money for a worthy cause too.” Susan said that they decided to focus on a charity that was directly helping people from the community that the children belong to. So far Ernehale Junior School have raised £565 for Rainbows and Ernehale Infant School have raised £139, with both schools planning future ways to continue their support of the charity. Paula North, Community Engagement Manager at Rainbows said, “We are thrilled that the Children from both Ernehale Junior and Infant Schools have chosen to support Rainbows for a year and are really looking forward to supporting them with their fundraising. What a great start to the year with this amazing donation. Thank you so much!” For those interested in making a donation, or finding out more about what Rainbows Hospice do, please follow the link: https:// www.rainbows.co.uk
Gedling Southbank FC Update... On 14th January 2019, Gedling Southbank FC and the children’s charity Wish Upon a Star launched a year long partnership for the club to run events throughout the year fundraising both for the continued development of the club and towards the funding of the wishes of children who are living with life threatening illnesses supported by Wish Upon a Star. Both the club and the teams within it will be organising all sorts of events throughout the year. On 3rd April a charity football match will be taking place between the AC Wollaton Charity Football Team run by Roberto Pietraforte and GSB’s Vets team on the main pitch at Arnold Town. Kick off at 7.45 but with the clubhouse open from 6.00pm. And with a date yet to be fixed the club will be running a 24 hour football event. An action packed year is in store for a great cause! For further details visit: www.gedlingsouthbankfc.co.uk/clubcontact/ facebook/gedlingsouthbank twitter.com/GSBgirls
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Arnold Swimmers County Success
January and February saw Arnold swimmers compete in the Nottinghamshire A.S. County Championships. There were 22 boys who competed including; Jak Bodyco Egan Caine, Alexander Cheung, Dominic Collier, Kyran Cubitt, Benjamin Cuthill, Ma Davies, Liam Dawson, Samuel Easton, David Fortescue, Euan Iremonger, Pav Johnson, Joshua Merrifield, Eli Myers, Bryn Price, Josh Rayns, Albie Stapleto Joshua Tapsell, Daniel Walker, Thomas White, Samuel Williams and Latrell Wynte 23 Girls also completed, these were; Natalie Bacon, Jemma Ball, Honey Baxendale, Ell Blakey, Katelynn Bodycott, Clemmie Chung, Freya Colbert, Zoe Connellan, Bethany Easto Cira Fletcher, Aimee Glendenning, Morgan Green, Emily Hawkins, Charlotte Hawkins, Po Holden, Lily Jackson-Oates, Amber Kirk, Hannah Lowe, Milli-Jo Macdonald, Charly Neilso Lianne Nismal, Anna Shaw, Blaize Smith, Amaia Steele and Eleanor Watson. The swimmers performed really well with lots of personal bests and Midland qualifying time achieved. A big thank you also goes to the coaches, volunteers and parents who supporte the swimmers and cheered them on. WELL DONE to all involved.
Individual Champions A special mention to the following; Polly Holden, the 1500m Senior County Champion, well done Polly. Liam Dawson on becoming 400fr Junior Champion, great work. Lily Jackson Oates, the little pocket rocket was 1st in girls age 14, 200m breast. Max Davies on 200m back Junior County Champion.
County Relay Success Congratulations to Arnold for bringing home three relay trophies. The Charlotte Hensaw mixed open freestyle trophy, the ladies 4 x 100 medley relay champions trophy and the ladies open 4 x 100 freestyle relay trophy. Also congratulations to all the other Arnold swimmers who swam hard in their relays. You all did Arnold proud.
SwimMark Essential Re-accreditation Congratulations to Arnold Club members who have been working furiously for months behind the scenes to ensure that ASC achieved Swim England’s SwimMark Essential re-accreditation (quality mark for clubs). SwimMark accreditation, formerly called swim21, is Swim England’s quality standard for clubs. It recognises high standards of governance, sustainability and effectiveness. Thank you to all those involved for their time and commitment.
Gala Success Arnold have started the year well and produced an outstanding performance to come first place in the Notts ASA Stage 3 League. Arnold came a strong first place out of the six teams on the night. They also produced a solid second place in Round 1 of the Sports Centre League. Keep up the good work swimmers.
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son) some Indian food history! In Masala Junction, Naj Aziz, has produced yet another world class restaurant. With 25 years experience and award winning restaurants ‘The Indian’ and ‘MemSaab’ under his belt he just goes from strength to strength. In fact he has just won the Nottingham Bar & Restaurant Award for Best Independent Neighbourhood Venue 2019 and it's not hard to see why. Situated in the old Natwest bank on the junction between Mansfield Road and Hucknall Road in Carrington/Mapperley Park, the restaurant offers authentic Indian dishes in a building with both history and character. Naj bought the bank back in March 2015, and with the help of architect and sister in law Lyn Niblock-Aziz, he has transformed the building into the stunning restaurant it is today. Truly a family affair, Mr Aziz's brother is a partner in the venture, his niece designed all the graphics, his cousin is the manager and his nephew works front of house. The love and passion the family have for the restaurant filters down into everything they do. I visited on a Friday evening with three of my kids, although my 20 year old may argue he isn't a kid anymore! To start I had the onion bhajis (£5.25), my favourite and always a good indicator of how the rest of your meal will be. I wasn't disappointed, they were cooked to perfection, beautifully crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, delicious. The kids (sorry Kieran) shared the grilled kebab selection (for 2) made
Kieran and I were feeling a bit more adventurous. I went for the lamb rogan josh (£14.95) which was a delicious sauce packed with amazingly tender slow cooked lamb. Kieran had the junction goat ka salan (£14.95) which is a Masala Junction family recipe and left him wishing he was actually a part of their family. We accompanied our meal with a selection of rice and nan. All the food was superb and satisfying. We were stuffed to the max but still managed to polish off a couple of puddings between us. Lily chose the apple pie and I ordered the chocolate fondant which was divine and definitely passed my chocoholic taste buds test. All in all a fantastic evening. If you are looking for that wow factor then look no further than Masala Junction. It has it all.
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Simply Sausages T
he word sausage originates from the Latin – salsus (salted) – as sausages used to be made from preserved or cured meat when there were no fridges or freezers. Sausages in some shape or form are popular across the world. The Germans are massive sausage eaters and in South America, Argentina and Uruguay consume loads of chorizo and morcilla (black pudding to you and me). Here in the UK we love a banger. So called because in World War II, with food shortages, sausages were so full of water that they used to explode when fried! In fact an adult meat-eater will eat an average of 2,771 sausages in a lifetime.
Sausages are versatile, cheap and come in hundreds of varieties. In our house, chorizo is a weekly staple. For a 20 minute meal, boil some pasta, mix in some pesto sauce, stir in some cooked chopped chorizo and cover with grated cheese. We also chuck it in macaroni cheese, omelettes and stews. If you have a pack of sausages in the freezer you will always have a meal in the making. Bangers and mash (try using swede or celeriac instead of potatoes), toad in the hole, full English or best of all the good old sausage sandwich. I like to pimp mine up with mustard and cheese. Here are three tried and tested easy recipes that I hope you enjoy.
Ali Wale
Posh Basked Beans on Toast
Squashy Sausage Bake
Sausage Ragu
200g chorizo sausage – sliced into half moons 1 medium onion – finely chopped 2 garlic cloves – finely sliced 2 x 400g tins cannellini beans – drained 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp runny honey 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Tabasco sauce to taste
1 x squash – peeled, de-seeded and cubed 1 tbsp coriander seeds – crushed (optional) 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 1 tbsp rapeseed oil (or veg oil) 1 pack 6 sausages (any) 100g breadcrumbs Few thyme sprigs – leaves picked 100g blue cheese (stilton) or feta crumbled
1 x onion - finely chopped 1 x carrot - peeled and finely chopped 2 x celery sticks -finely chopped 2 x garlic cloves - finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 6 x herby sausages - squeezed out of their skins 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 small glass red wine 1 x tin chopped tomatoes Salt & black pepper
Place a large pan on a medium heat and dry fry the sliced chorizo until it starts to release its oil. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the oil in the pan.
Heat oven to 200°C. Put the squash in a baking tray, sprinkle with the coriander seeds (if using) and the chilli flakes and toss in the oil.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, celery and garlic. (I chop the whole lot up in a food processor. Takes 2 mins.) Fry gently until soft. Stir regularly to prevent burning.
Add the onion and garlic to the and fry gently for 5 mins. Then the paprika and balsamic vinegar fry for another few mins until soft sticky.
pan add and and
Add the tomatoes, beans and chorizo to the pan along with the honey, Worcestershire sauce and tabasco, stir well and bring to the boil then simmer gently for 30 mins, stirring every so often. Season to taste. Serve on toast and top with grated cheese if you fancy it. Serves 4.
Bake in the oven for about 30 mins. The squash should be almost cooked. Remove from oven. Squeeze the sausage meat from the skins, you should get about five small balls from each sausage, straight into the baking tray and toss in the oil. Put back in the oven for another 10 mins or until the sausage balls are cooked and the squash is soft and starting to brown. Remove from the oven again and add the crumbled cheese, then cover with the breadcrumbs mixed with thyme. Back in the oven for a few minutes until the whole lot is sizzling and browned. Serve with a crisp green salad. Scrape all the crispy bits from the tray. It’s the best bit! Serves 4.
Then add the tomato puree and smoked paprika and cook for a minute before adding the sausages (minus their skins). Use a wooden spoon or fork to break the meat up as it cooks. When the meat has browned pour in the wine and bubble for a few mins. Then add the tinned tomatoes and half a tin of water. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for at least 30 mins. Add a bit more water if it looks like its drying out. Season to taste and serve with pasta, rice, couscous, mash, jacket spuds or whatever takes your fancy. I like to add grated cheese as well. Serves 4.
TAROSCOPES Air signs- Libra, Aquarius, Gemini
Earth signs- Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus
(Ten of Wands, Four of Wands, Queen of Cups)
(The Empress, Page of Cups, Ten of Coins)
Your hard work will pay off You’ve been GRAFTING. And it’s going to start paying you back like you hoped it would, maybe even more than you’d hoped. Rewards, progression, celebration and investments are all on the cards this summer, so reap what you’ve sown happily and positively. You’re going to feel a million dollars!
You’ll take matters into your own hands and gain recognition. A bold move which you plan and make off your own back will gain the admiration of everyonecue applause! Don’t let anyone get in your way and trust that you’ve got the talent and resilience to pull this one off, all that graft and dedication is going to be worthwhile.
Fire signs- Leo, Aries, Sagittarius
Water signs- Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio
(Eight of Wands, Page of Swords, Four of Swords)
(Six of Cups, Two of Cups, Wheel of Fortune)
Pick your battles
Someone from your past is set to return to your present, with a bang! It might be an ex, an old friend, an object of affection who you never really got it on with. Second chance saloon this summer! This relationship could be fantastic and rejuvenating for you, but (if you pursue it) then it will rock your world and change everything. Is that what you want?
Life’s going to be busy and hectic this month ahead, loads of great things going on and much to sink your teeth into... but be careful of not overdoing it. Put time aside to rest, relax and literally do nothing. Your mind, body and spirit need these ‘time outs’ in order to successfully tackle everything else on your plate.
Your love life is going to perk up
Kerry Ward is a Nottingham based tarot reader, and Cosmopolitan magazine’s horoscope editor, with over 20 years fortune telling experience, and many happy clients all over the world. You can book a personal, written reading, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, at www.tarotbella.etsy.com or follow her at www.facebook.com/mytarotbella
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Fabulous Phlox Border phlox are old fashioned plants with a bright new future as gardeners switch to perennials with great scent, hardy disposition and minimal care requirements. They can give years and years of service in the herbaceous or mixed border and provide a wonderful, scented summer display. The ideal site is sunny, with rich, well-dug soil with perhaps a little late afternoon shade to protect them from the extremes of summer heat. In practice they get full sun or light shade in my garden and do pretty well in either. Border phlox are incredibly hardy and start to show new growth in February. The new leaves are often attractively coloured but only a few varieties maintain these coloured leaves into summer, the others gradually turn green. Good coloured leaf types include Starfire and Blue Paradise. Variegated phlox have lovely white and green or cream, red and green leaves throughout the summer to compliment the flowers. Enriching the soil with compost dug into the top 1ft of soil will do wonders for the plants. I find the chalk in mushroom compost helps to reduce mildew problems. I always give my phlox a good dressing with a well-balanced fertiliser like Growmore in spring followed by blood, fish and bone in mid-summer. Also give the plants some space if possible
to improve air circulation; plant border phlox about 2ft apart. Water the ground not the plant and try and use water at air temperature (say from a water butt, or a can filled a few hours before) rather than an icy blast from a hosepipe. Phlox make good cut flowers – cut in the morning and remove the lower leaves. At the end of the season cut down the stems to ground level and put them in the council green waste bin rather than the compost heap to avoid carrying any pests or diseases from season to season. There are 100’s of varieties to choose from and often it’s the old, heritage varieties that are new to our nursery range as they are “rediscovered” growing in happy neglect in an old garden. In recent years we have reintroduced the old German varieties Sternhimmel (Starry Sky) and Lavendelwolke (Lavender Cloud) to go with Monte Cristallo and Kirchenfürst plus a new English variety raised by Terry Dagley and named Maude Stella Dagley as well as promoting old English varieties such as Elizabeth Arden, Bright Eyes, Border Gem and White Admiral. Once you’ve grown border phlox you will be hooked by the beauty of the flowers and the heady scent on a summer’s evening.
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The Queens in Arnold by Bob Massey
Before the building of the St Albans Picturedrome and the Electric Pavilion, the only entertainment in Arnold was of a temporary nature. The visit of the wakes in September was always an event but all other entertainment was home grown; apart from the travelling theatres that visited the town on occasion. These travelling theatres, usually called “fitups”, were built of wood and canvas and stayed in one place for up to three months at a time. One of these fitups was the Queens Theatre which made regular visits to the town. The theatre was owned and run by William Joseph Bates and was a true family affair where all the members of the family had their part to play on stage and off. William Bates was born in 1857 in Nottingham, the son of George and Phillis Bates. His parents both worked in a local cotton lace factory. William started work as a labourer at the factory. He had an ear for music and became a musician, eventually becoming the conductor of an orchestra at Burton on Trent. In 1876, aged 19, he married Eliza Weston who was only 17 and an aspiring actress. Her mother and father ran a travelling show. Eliza was born in Dudley in Staffordshire, her mothers home town, and Eliza and William’s wedding took place at Redditch on 14th August 1876. William joined his father-in-law’s theatre troop and soon William and Eliza had set themselves up with their own mobile theatre which they named the Queens. For the next few years they travelled around the East Midlands. The Bates had five children, who all eventually joined the company. By 1884 they were in Brown Hills, Staffordshire where they were advertising for extra players; “married couples preferred for their fair terms and honest shares. even those who were not clever but useful will find this a comfortable shop.” While performing in Mossborough they had some trouble. Actor and family member, Alfred Weston became very drunk and hit fellow actor, the Bates eldest daughter Phyllis. He was dismissed and fined 5/- in the subsequent court case.
William died in 1901 but Eliza and the company carried on touring. The theatre came to Arnold in July 1905 staying for three months. Fred Staples describes the Bates visit in his book, “In them Days”; Bates was a show which he used to bring to Arnold in the winter for about three months with the actors lodging locally in Daybrook and Arnold. It was a canvas affair with stage set up inside. The show would come on the Croft, an area of hard flat soil up off Front Street next to the Horse and Jockey. Each week Bates would put on a different show, there’d be sing-songs, and plays like ‘Murder in the Red Barn’ all that kind of thing. Now and again he’d put a boxing ring up for the locals to a have a go. I used to go to Bates’, there wont much else to do in the winter. A song I sing which I got from Bates goes like this: Down. down, down, at the bottom of the sea There’s gold waiting for you and me You can have as much as you like And no-one will regret it. oh my won’t you be dry you don’t have a drink till you get it. Bates returned to Arnold in April 1906 and again in March 1907. Eliza re-married the shows leading man, Alfred Peasnall. They finally ended their travelling days just before the First World War and settled in Jacksdale where Eliza died in 1934.
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At Arnold Library - April/May 2019 Tuesday 9 April - 2pm - 2.45pm: Children’s Easter Craft: Come along and cut, stick & colour and create an Easter masterpiece to take home. Monday 8 April - Saturday 20 April - Children’s Easter Treasure Hunt: Look around the library for our hidden Easter pictures, if you find them all we will enter your name into our prize draw to win an Easter present. Wednesday 10 April - 10.30 - 11.30: Reading Cafe Join the regular members of our Reading Café and a couple of library staff for a coffee and biscuit as they discuss biographies/autobiographies. Please feel free to bring along your favourite book in this genre and join in the lively debate. This is a free event but tea/coffee is charged at 50p per cup. Wednesday 10 April - 4.30pm - 5.30pm: Family Theatre - Performance of Stripey Honey...Is Very Yummy! Stripey Honey... is very yummy! is a touching and funny story of how tigers, bees and honey collectors learn to live and play together. Featuring new music, dance and puppetry, Mashi’s playful and colourful style takes you on an adventure to the Indian jungle, where tigers and honey bees struggle for survival. For children aged 5+, Booking advised, Running time: 55 minutes. Tickets: Library members £3, Non-library members £6. To book tickets visit our website www.inspireculture. org.uk/whats-on/events/ Mashi Theatre presents Stripey Honey…is very yummy! A Big Imaginations commission in partnership with The Spark Arts for Children and supported by The Dukes, Lancaster
Wednesday 8 May - 10.30 - 11.30: Talk by Catherine Ross, Founder Director if Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum Join the regular members of our Reading Café for a coffee and biscuit as they welcome Catherine Ross from the National Caribbean Heritage Museum. This is a free event but tea/coffee is charged at 50p per cup. Saturday 18 May - 10.30am - 11.30am: Visit by Children’s Author, Julie Malone Julie is an Arnold based children’s author whose latest book is being released late April. Come along and hear where Julie finds her inspirations and how she starts to write her books. Julie will also be bringing the artwork for her new book. Wednesday 29th May 11:00-11:45 Children’s Half Term Craft Activity Come along and cut, stick & colour and create a masterpiece to take home Saturday 1 June - 10.30am & 1.30pm: Strange Creatures Theatre Performance Magical, theatrical chamber music gently exploring what it means to be unique in a surprising and colourful world. This intimate and engaging show is inspired by the picture book Beegu written and illustrated by Alexis Deacon and will delight children and families alike. Suitable for ages 4 – 7 and their parents/carers. Tickets: £2 (adults and children) are available to book online at www.inspireculture.org.uk/strangecreatures
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This is the time of year that thoughts turn to spring cleaning…or is it??? To be honest my thoughts never turn to such things. I kind of wish they did. I am not proud of the fact that cleaning is in my top 5 things that I hate to do, along with going to the dentist and clothes shopping. I always remember some advice my mum gave me – a bit of dust is good for you! And now there is research to back this up. Honest! Houses that are too clean can be unhealthy. Young children need some exposure to germs. That’s my theory and I’m sticking to it.
Did you know... • cleaning for 2 hours burns 200 calories • the average woman cleans for 12,896 hours in her lifetime (not me!) • Iceland is the cleanest country in the world Don’t get me wrong, my house isn’t a total tip. Every so often we have a blitz (usually when someone is about to visit) when I start at the top (my bedroom) and Gary starts at the bottom (living room) and we meet in the middle. Well that’s the plan. However, the way this normally pans out is that I go through the rooms like a woman possessed and when I finally arrive in the living room, sweating and bedraggled – Gary is doing what I like to call “micro – cleaning” so instead of tackling the
hoovering, dusting or cleaning the windows – he’s perched on the settee putting his chuffing records in alphabetical order!!! I am lucky to have some very house-proud friends who every so often take pity on me. After a particularly stressful loft conversion that left the whole house under an inch of dust, my kind friend offered to help me clean up. After rolling her sleeves up she asked me where my bleach cloths were. My blank stare said it all. I had failed at the first hurdle. I hung my head in shame as she explained the benefits of bleach...and cloths. Now I could let this get to me, and to be honest I used to. Why was I genetically not wired up to want to clean? Why did I not get excited at the prospect of a gleaming hob? Why did I find the idea of using cotton buds to clean the corners of my window frames faintly ridiculous? All these questions and no answers. Anyway, as the years have passed, I have decided to accept my phobia (is that even a thing?) and embrace it. Yes, dust blows across the living room floor like tumbleweed. Yes, there might be smudges on the windows, marks on the kitchen sides and scuffs on the walls. The mop sits forlorn in the garage and our cleaning products seem to last years. But one thing I can say with pride is that we can find any CD or LP within seconds!!!
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HOW TO FUEL YOUR FITNESS
To recover we need calories, we need fuel. By restricting this, you’ll be slowing progress. You will also feel awful for hours after exercise, while blood sugar levels are at their lowest.
Ever thought about how your diet is affecting your training?
We need a little protein and a little carbs/fat pretraining. This will set us up for a great session and also help us to perform at a higher level so we can rack up a higher calorie expenditure number. Ideally you want lower GI index carbs for slow release on energy to fuel your workout longer. For example, whole grain bread or porridge.
Diet is often an overlooked factor when planning your training. A common misunderstanding is that to be losing weight you need to deprive your body of what it needs. This could, and probably is, affecting how well you progress within your fitness goals. Some believe fasting before exercise improves results… the only thing it actually improves is how you feel during exercise. You’ll still burn the same number of calories and bodyfat whether you are fasted or fed. Feeding your body up to 60 minutes before exercise will improve ‘in session’ results and still counts towards your daily intake. You’ve just utilised the window before training to aid your output intensity. So, what about the window after training? This is where your energy levels will be at their lowest, again a common mistake is to think you shouldn’t feed the body after exercise or it will affect your results. Allow me to shine a little light here. Exercise is a stress induced by ourselves. We grow and gain in the recovery process (the resting phase).
Fuel pre and post exercise
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Classes for ADULTS,BEGINNERS, IMPROVERS & ADVANCED in BALLROOM - LATIN SEQUENCE - ROCK ‘N’ ROLL *** new beginners starting soon *** DANCING FOR ALL!!! CLASSES FOR STARTERS AND MORE ADVANCED DANCERS PROFESSIONAL & PRIVATE LESSONS also available - Children’s Classes on Saturday mornings (from 3yrs+) Private lessons, Social Events & Wedding Dances
The following talks are scheduled to take place in 2019 at The Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. Thursday 11th April at 2.15pm: “The Nottingham Green Space Project” by Jonathan Coope Wednesday 24th April at 7.30pm: “Down to the Sea” by Bob Massey We also have coach excursions: Tuesday 9 April - Lincoln Castle & Cathedral Wednesday 22 May - Little Moreton Hall (NT) & Biddulph Grange Garden (NT) Tuesday 11 June - Hill Close Victorian Allotments & Packwood House (NT)
For more information call:
Wednesday 24 July - Fitzwilliam Museum & Cambridge Botanical Garden
www.annculleyschoolofdance.co.uk
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Are you getting the most from your National Trust membership? Live near Nottingham? Want to make new friends? Then why not consider joining your friendly local National Trust supporters’ group? It costs £6 per person per annum to join and £10 for 2 people living at the same address. The talks cost £3 per person and £4 for guests.
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Why not come and enjoy a local family friendly facility you may not know about, and it is open to the general public 7 days a week and you don’t need to be a member • • • • • • •
Fully licensed, well stocked bar, with 3 hand-pulled guest ales usually available. Bar area with large flat screen TV, featuring Sky and BT Sports! Comfortable lounge with extensive views over the Vale of Belvoir, and Trent valley. All day catering from Bar Snacks to full Dining Room service. Sunday Carvery. Function room for hire. Thursday Quiz night open to all.
• Ample car parking.
If you have a special occasion and wish to have something different why not contact our team to discuss your needs. Oh yes we have a Golf Course as well
Voted Nottinghamshire Golf Club of the year 2018 We offer a wide range of competitively priced memberships offering outstanding value for money to suit all lifestyles, abilities and time constraints. Benefits from membership include • Unlimited Golf for one subscription • No Need to Book in Advance • Official Handicap • Regular Competitions for all members • Interclub matches • PGA Professional Services -Lessons. Equipment advice and new state of the art indoor teaching facility • Member Discounts for Buggies, Bar Prices & Guest Green Fees
For more information or enquiries on availability of the above, please contact the team on 01159 556672 or email:clubhousemanager@mapperleygolfclub.org Or call in and see for yourself what we offer. Central Avenue, Plains Road, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 5LD www.mapperleygolfclub.org
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business, IT & finance A Thoroughly Modern Way To Work by Helen Jones
Social Media Packages Do you run your own business? Do you struggle to find time to promote yourself? Let us take the stress away for you and help inject some life into your social media presence
Monthly social media packages available from just £75 per month
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Some recent research with millennials uncovered interesting responses in relation to how they would like to work given the option. 91% said that flexible working was important and 92% wanted the option of working from home. However 66% said they would want to work more in an office and nobody wanted to work from home exclusively. It set me thinking to how it used to be back in the day when I used to work in the field as an Area Manager for a large chain of chemist (not difficult to guess who). My geographic patch was from Bournemouth to Brighton and up into South London. In the days before mobile phones an administrator from Head Office would call the stores to check I’d been in and how long I’d stayed. I didn’t question the process but very often I would leave a store knowing I hadn’t achieved what was required but knew I had to get the other store visits clocked in before 5.30pm. This was so counterproductive in hindsight. Some stores required a lot of support and other managed very well with only minimum input. Had I not been targeted on the number of store visits and allowed to use my local knowledge I could have made so much more impact in the role. It’s all about trust. Trusting that you have employed the right person to do the job and allowing them the flexibility to make the correct decisions in order to deliver results. Does working from home mean that staff are slacking? Research shows that flexible working can help organisations attract talent, improve employee job satisfaction and loyalty, reduce absenteeism and improve well-being. And that is surely a good thing? Looking back I didn’t feel valued or trusted – I worked under the assumption that my employers were waiting to catch me out. I delivered results year after year but had there been more trust and flexibility in hindsight I know I could have achieved so much more.
Interested? email: allan@veriflyers.co.uk
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0115 987 1237 We are an independent company with experienced staff and a fresh approach to the funeral business. We offer an affordable, inclusive funeral with three basic options as well as a bespoke funeral tailored to your requirements.
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We can be contacted 24 hours a day to support and advise you on all aspects of a funeral when bereaved individuals are at their most vulnerable. Our pre-paid funeral plans reflect the price of our inclusive options plus a small admin fee from the funeral plan company.
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Gladstone Solicitors Nearly 60% of people have not yet made a will. We can help... Gladstone Solicitors have been helping people living in and around Arnold to make wills since 1979! Our Nikki Spencer has nearly 30 years experience of helping people to make wills and probate matters. Speak to her today on :
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Arnold Shopmobility Scooters available weekdays 9am - 1.45pm (Wed’s 9am-12 noon) Also wheelchairs for daily & weekly hire. For details call 0115 966 1331
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Helping People in Crisis The Arnold Foodbank was formed on the 17th December 2012 by Helen Lloyd and friends who wanted to help people in the local area. The Foodbank is part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by the Trussell Trust. Initially, it was set up in response to people saying they could not afford to feed their children, it was thought it would be a short- term project but the realisation that there were more and more people in need has meant that the Foodbank has continued. I met with Helen Lloyd the manager and Arthur Pember a Trustee and the Treasurer to discuss the ways in which we can all support the Foodbank. The Trussell Trust published their national figures and it showed that demand for food parcels was up by 13% in the period of April to September 2018, in Arnold the increase was 28% in the same period. The Foodbank is selfsupporting and became a registered charity in 2016. They receive no funding from the Government. During the financial period ending on the 31/3/2018 the Arnold Foodbank had supplied 2,258 adults and 1,289 children with emergency food parcels. 28.36 tonnes of food was donated. What They Do The Arnold Foodbank provides three days of nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in a crisis. They partner with a wide range of care professionals including doctors, health visitors and social workers to identify people in crisis and issue them with a foodbank
voucher. They also work with the Job Centre. People are then able to bring their voucher to the Foodbank, where they are met with warmth by Helen and volunteers who also help signpost people to other agencies to help solve some of the longer term problems. There are a whole host of reasons that a person might be referred to a foodbank, so if you do need help or support then please contact a health professional for a referral or use the contact details below. Can You Help? Food is donated by schools, churches, businesses and individuals. Food is stored and sorted by volunteers to check it is in date and is ready to be distributed. There are 25 volunteers supporting the Foodbank on a regular basis. The Foodbank relies on the support of the community, you can help by donating from the list of items below or you can contact the Foodbank to find about the other ways you can support them. Tinned tomatoes, pasta sauces, tinned meat and fish, tinned fruit and puddings, biscuits and snacks, sugar, coffee, rice, potatoes, tea bags (80), toiletries – toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors and sanitary supplies, shower gel and toilet paper, can openers, breakfast cereals and cleaning products. I know it should not be the case that we have the need for Foodbanks but I feel it is important that we acknowledge the phenomenal work they do for people when they need it the most. Helen and her team of volunteers work so hard and have created an environment where all are welcome, where people can feel safe and supported, where people are listened to, are respected and treated with kindness. Contact details; https://arnold.foodbank.org.uk/ Phone us: 07854 690694 Email us : info@arnold.foodbank.org.uk
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You can follow what I am doing across the constituency of Gedling and in Parliament by following me: @Vernon_Coaker
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a helping hand New Health Texting Service for Parents and Carers Across Notts
Parentline, a new text messaging service offering parents and carers across Nottinghamshire access to confidential health advice has been launched by Nottinghamshire Healthcare’s Healthy Family Teams. With more and more people using hand held mobile devices, the new Parentline text messaging service is an easy way for parents and carers to confidentially ask for help about a range of issues, such as feeding and nutrition, emotional health and wellbeing, child development, behaviour difficulties and family health. They can also find out how to access other local services for example, School Health Team, breastfeeding support or health visitor led sessions. Parents and carers of children aged 0-19 can contact the text messaging service for advice on Parentline 07520 619919. The service does not replace face-to-face contact with Healthy Family Teams but aims to offer an alternative, accessible method of contact and a flexible way to provide support. Parentline is available from Monday to Friday 9.00am-4.30pm excluding bank holidays. Messages sent to the dedicated number are delivered to a secure website, and responded to by the Healthy Family Team. Texts are usually replied to within one working day. Automatic replies will be sent to any messages received out of hours explaining where to get help if their question is urgent, and when they can expect a response.
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My name is Holly and I’m proud to work for Macmillan Cancer Support. My job is to involve people who are living with cancer in Nottinghamshire in developing and improving local cancer services. The people I work with can be people who have cancer, their family members or carers. I also work with people who may not have cancer, but who can help Macmillan understand the barriers their community can face in accessing cancer services, and how Macmillan can help change this. Did you know that in 2017 there were 35,600 people in Nottinghamshire known to be living with cancer and that this number is set to double by 2030 to over 71,000. Macmillan is funding a variety of local services across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, including a £6 million investment in the Macmillan Cancer Partnership in Nottingham where we work alongside partners to deliver projects and services to the growing number of people who need them. Whatever cancer throws your way, we’d like to be right there with you and I would like to hear from people living with cancer, from all ages and communities, so that we can use their experience and knowledge to get services right. There are lots of ways to get involved, from taking part in discussion groups or interviews, becoming a community researcher, campaigning, volunteering or becoming a member of a patient panel. If you are interested, you can email me at hswinckels@macmillan.org.uk Need to talk? We’ll be right there with you by simply calling 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am-8pm or we’re online 24/7 www. macmillan.org.uk
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West Midland Safari Park has a funfilled year planned for its visitors,
including some exciting new events and the chance to meet the latest arrivals. From 16 February, the Park is once again open daily, for its main summer season. All of the attractions will be open, including the four-mile Safari Drive-through, Land of the Living Dinosaurs, Ice Age, African Village, Discovery Trail and the Adventure Theme Park. Additionally, the Park has a number of exciting events planned throughout the year, with something for all of the family. Guests can look forward to: Easter Eggstravaganza, Rhino Week during May half term, Summer Nights late night opening over the school summer holidays and Spooky Spectacular at the end of the season to celebrate Halloween. As well as the Park’s events, guests can come face-to-face with the newest arrivals at the Park – 2018’s babies! Endangered Grévys zebra foals Grace and Gamba, will be galloping around the reserves, running rings around their mums. Meanwhile Granville, the baby southern white rhino, born in September 2018, can be spotted charging around the African reserves, with Mum Ailsa, brother Ekozu and half-sister Fahari. There is also the chance to spot Gerald, the Rothschild’s giraffe calf. Born in October, the leggy youngster joined the herd of now ten giraffes, including his brother Fennessy and half-sister Emali. As well as the babies, there are many more animals to see both on the four-mile Safari Drive-through and on foot. From the
comfort of their own cars, guests can see lions, tigers, camels and elephants, to name but a few. There’s plenty to do on foot too, with the Park’s Discovery Trail and African Village, home to a number of amazing animals such as lemurs and lorikeets. Guests can step back in time in Land of the Living Dinosaurs, where they can walk amongst the magnificent creatures that once used to roam the earth. The new Ice Age exhibit is also home to a huge rumbling volcano and chilly ice cave, giving guests a multi-sensory experience and an insight into what it was like to be alive during this time. Located next to the African Village is Boj’s Giggly Park, a multisensory, interactive play area, perfect for younger guests. Finally, in the Adventure Theme Park, guests can purchase ride wristbands or tickets to enjoy a multitude of amusements and rides. West Midland Safari Park opens daily from 16 February 2019 for its summer season. Prices are yet to be confirmed but admission includes a Free Return Ticket. Adventure Theme Park wristbands are charged extra. Further information and discounted tickets are available from the Park’s website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114. Find out more on the Safari Park’s official Facebook page: www. facebook.com/WestMidSafari.
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NG5 Arnold - helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or a charity groups. Call us 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 UK 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 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
Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a 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
Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam
access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation. Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - 8 wk course starting soon for anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. City centre location. Call Judy/Phil on 0115 779 1315 or e: judy.collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org
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 Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments & training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org
Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE to people with terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours each week, trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship & support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or e: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more info.
Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together with their carers, very welcome. Meet 2nd Wednesday of every month, 1pm-3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive (off Mansfield Rd), Sherwood. For more info call Pauline: 01332 810366 or Alan: 01159 262232
Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. 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 info: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm
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 West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis - monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. We support people with any types of arthritis & invite interesting & informative speakers to our meetings. We also organise day trips twice a year & join together for Xmas lunch. Please contact Lorraine on 0115 981 6646 or lorrainesalt81@ gmail.com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257
Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Richard on 07968 951872.
MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch Drop-in meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers & family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: Tel: 0115 966 3582
Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - Meet on 3rd Tuesday of each month at Nottingham City Hospital
in the main waiting room at the Breast Institute from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Our aim is to offer emotional, mutual and practical support to each other, partners, family and friends. For more info call Jackie Wheeler on 01949 20460.
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
Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. 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
NG5 Arnold - helping hand - group directory Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers, carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Monday from 6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@firststepsed.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 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 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 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 Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs at Herbert Buzzard Court, Hucknall. Fridays at Marion Murdoch Court, Gedling: 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tues 9.30-12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer & offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@ focusfamilylaw.co.uk Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over drinking, drugs & other addictions. Peer-led meetings held in Notts on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www. smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Info Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Arnold Methodist Church Mental Health Drop In Centre - befriending & support for sufferers of mental health
problems & their carers. We also offer crafts, games, information, refreshments, pastoral support & signposting. Open every Friday from 11am-2pm at Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front St, Arnold. A warm, sympathetic welcome assured.
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 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
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 Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.
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. 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
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.
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.
Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of Mental Health services in Notts & 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 info email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com
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 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
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guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk. 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 Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the project. ÂŁ2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building, Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Jim: 07872 839570 or jim.gregory@ageuknotts.org.uk
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.
Kings Money Advice Centre - offers free, impartial debt advice. Please go to www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399. Parkinson’s, Wilsons Disease & Similar Conditions - Tues drop in from 1pm to 4pm at Arnold Labour Club, 79A High
St, Arnold. Relaxed, friendly environment. Play games, chat & make new friends. Free admission, buffet provided. For more info call Peter on 07782 113841 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
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 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
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Elijah: A Night to Remember
If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. You just need to email us at: ali@ngmagazines. org.uk by the first Friday of the month.
Three of the premier amateur choirs of Nottinghamshire, plus the much acclaimed Djanogly Community Orchestra, will provide one of the undoubted highlights of Nottinghamshire’s 2019 choral music year when the Ruddington & District Choral Society join with the Burton Joyce Choral Society and the Nottingham Hospitals Choir to perform one of the world’s greatest and most loved choral works Mendelssohn’s mighty oratorio Elijah at St Mary’s Church in the Lace Market on Saturday, May 18th 2019 at 7.00 pm. Sponsored by the Coop Community Fund, this ever popular oratorio promises to be not only a sell out but a night to remember for both musicians and audience. Tickets (£10) can be obtained from Windblowers or from choir members (Tel: 0115 9211451/07891494377/01159312803). . For further information visit www.ruddingtonchoral.com, www.bjchoralsociety.org.uk, www. nottinghamhospitalschoir.co.uk, www.djanoglycommunityorchestra.co.uk
Nottingham Bluecoat Singers' Chair Jean Krzeminski presents a cheque for £1250 to Nottingham Stroke Club Chair Bob Logan, alongside Music Director Lynda Harvey and choir members Chris Hollins and Keith White. Tickets £10 available from: www.musicatthehall.co.uk Adcock Financial, Ravenshead 0115 960 6236 for info: enquiries@musicatthehall.co.uk
The New Greasley Singers are celebrating their 40th anniversary! Our next concert is at All Saints Church, Annesley Cutting on Sat 13th April. More information can be found on our website: http:// thenewgreasleysingers. co.uk where you’ll also find our other contact details.
The donation was raised for the charity through various concerts performed by the choir in and around Nottingham. www.bluecoatsingers.org
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Our Spring Concert will take place at 7.30pm on Saturday 11th May at St Mary’s Church, Radcliffe on Trent. The choir will perform three scenes from Elgar’s Bavarian Highlands, John Rutter’s arrangements of English folksongs in A Sprig of Thyme, and Robert Louis Stevenson’s poems set to music by Guy Turner in Under the Wide Sky. In addition, the programme will feature the world première of Eric Thiman’s recentlydiscovered setting of the 23rd Psalm. Tickets will be £13 for reserved seats, £10 for unreserved and £5 for accompanied children under 16 years. They will be available from Tim (0115 8780642), from Bingham Library (01949 837905), or from Pen2Paper, 6 Main Street, Radcliffe-on-Trent (0115 9335810).
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. 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 Spring Concert 11 May. For more info & tickets: tom.bird@hotmail.co.uk 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 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@gmail.com or visit 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 Sun-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 & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. 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 (except 26 Dec) at the Gladstone NG5 2AW. All
singers, acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin/Marion 0115 9552935 or m.smalley@ntlworld.com or visit: 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 Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-for-everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices New Greasley Singers - small, mixed voice choir, singing Bach to Queen!Wed: 7.30pm-9pm at St Mary’s Parish Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. Call Elaine (MD) on 07904 297557 or 07506 547460 or email: thenewgreasleysingers@gmail.com
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Our diary is gradually filling up – and recently we performed at a fundraising event at Hilltop Catholic Church. We are pleased to add that our charity collection for YOUNG MiNDS is healthily building – in fact we have been able to send them £1300 already! In June we will be performing at a private function and on Saturday 6th July 2019 we will be one of the acts performing at the Underwood Festival, where we hope the sun will shine in support of all the many people providing entertainment, stalls and activities, and of course on the visitors! Other events are also on the horizon, hence our rehearsals are in full swing as we learn new items to add to our repertoire. Visit our website or look at our facebook page to see where we will be performing in the future – we look forward to seeing you.
COME & SING: MOZART "REQUIEM" Good Friday: 19 April 2019 at Bottesford Parish Church Hosted by The Cranmer Company of Singers and Musical Director Deborah Davies All welcome - £6/8/10 Rehearsal 4.30pm (arrive earlier), charity performance 7.30pm.
Singers please book your place by contacting Anny : annyjones@ me.com or 07415 512729 Money raised will go to charity – Tearfund Yemen Crisis Appeal
Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra is one of the leading amateur wind orchestras in the UK and celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2018. Guided by musical director Keiron Anderson, highlights include broadcasts on Radio 3 and Classic FM. Concerts are given in support of charity with over £100,000 raised since 1987. In 2019 NSWO are supporting Maggie’s (Nottingham). Forthcoming Concert Myths and Legends... We bring to life some of the greatest myths and legends from story, stage and screen in a lively concert featuring Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Hansel and Gretel and Danse Macabre. Thoresby Riding Hall Thoresby Park NG22 9EP TICKETS: £10 - available from Windblowers – sales@windblowers.com – 0115 9410543 Online Donation to Maggie’s www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk Come along to Nottingham's monthly 'Voice Collective' harmony singing workshop, led by Abi Moore. It's open to everyone over 16: total beginners, shower singers, band vocalists and advanced choir singers alike. There's a place for all of you and you'll be guided and coaxed with expert tuition and enthusiasm to make you feel valued, safe and welcome. You get a video of what you've done after each workshop too! Book now at
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HEALTH WALKS?
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Since starting in 2010, the Nottinghamshire Guided Walks Partnership has featured Health Walks in their booklet as a highly beneficial social means of regaining fitness after injury, illness or hospital operation. Most of the County’s boroughs, plus organisations like Age UK and the National Trust have trained leaders to escort these groups for short distances - usually one to three miles. Despite lack of adequate funding, the numbers of people joining these free walks are growing steadily, enjoying not only improving fitness but the friendly social contact with other similar individuals. It’s win - win for everyone! healthier. David (aged 72), a former biologist, knows the value of this gentle exercise. It has reduced his arthritis pains, but admits that he loves the gossipy social side of the walking even more. It was clear from Ken’s sunny smile that he enjoys the social chatter, but admits that he has felt the benefit of walking regularly for two years. ‘I can walk uphill and talk at the same time now’ he quips. Partnership members recently accompanied four of these regular groups, to record some of their opinions. Keith Wallace: “I set up ‘On Your Doorstep’ walks around Mansfield to encourage people to take regular exercise and provide a place where they could socialise. I had a heart attack at 36 and two heart procedures for arrhythmia. Walking helped me get fitter and establish a routine of regular exercise. My problems had led to depression, with feelings of loneliness and low self-esteem that often accompany it. So walking in a group has helped me recover and keep more positive. I thought that if it could do that for me, maybe it could work for others. “Since we started three years ago, we have moved from one walk per fortnight to seven per week. Over 120 people come on at least one of our walks every week. One man came because he was fed up of his daughter nagging him to get out of the house. He expected his first walk to kill him, but he celebrated his 90th birthday last year and invited all his new friends to the party.” This walk started in Newstead village. Keith and his regulars also feature on the front cover of this year’s Guided Walks booklet. Gedling Country Park: This group meets Mondays and Wednesdays, at the Spring Lane car park. Lorna, with a big smile, says she has been walking for over a year with the two groups. Loves the social chat as well as feeling much
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Rushcliffe Country Park: This group meets at the Education Centre on Wednesdays, but splits into smaller parties shortly after leaving it. Duncan Ritchie led the slightly larger party for about 2 miles around this very attractive park. Out in the lead, Susan was very positive. “Lovely morning today—I’m enjoying the exercise and meeting other people - discussing all sorts of things. We’re out in all weathers—it’s better than the gym!” Walking beside her, Andy agreed. “I just like being out in the fresh air—and I guess it’s doing me good!” At the end, enjoying the lakeside view, Brenda brightly summed it up. “Well, when you live alone, it’s lovely to get out with a cheerful group like ours.” Woodthorpe Grange Park: This group walks 1½ to 2 miles in the park but meets first every Monday morning at the Sherwood Community Centre, promoted by Age UK. Rubina’s view was that “Fresh air, exercise, meeting people and just doing something for me makes me fitter.” Vicky felt much the same - “a chance to socialise and get me out of the house, and to enjoy things in general.” David revealed a little more. “I’m here because I am a Type 2 diabetic and was recommended to exercise more, so I’ve been coming on these weekly walks. I quite enjoy it. They’re nice people and it’s a good steady walk.” Full details of health walks appear in the Notts Guided Walks booklet, available free now in our libraries and information centres. Know anyone they would help?
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7 April from 1pm - 3.30pm Lowdham Village Hall admission £1.50 (children free) displays of flowers & shrubs, flower arrangements, art, refreshments & children’s activities
Yet another record for the Notts Guided Walks booklets
Daybrook Bowls Club
Demand has again forced the popular Notts Guided Walks booklet to a 9,000 print run for 2019, supported now by a more modern website nottsguidedwalks.co.uk that is more mobile-friendly. Some self-guided routes are being given down-loadable GPS files for your mobile phone. See our web-site for details.
Season opening afternoon 21 April, then every Tuesday
Most of the walks are short - the longest is 8 miles. There is a large section in the book for health walks too, perfect for our less able or recovering walkers. These walks are taken by trained leaders as part of a national scheme.
Welcome bowler’s at any level
Club & Green behind Sainsbury’s Car Park, Sir John Robinson Way, Daybrook
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Community Cinema St Mary’s Church, Arnold Programme will be as follows:
16 Apr 2pm - Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) 16 Apr 7.30pm - Bohemian Rhapsody (12) 21 May 7.30pm - Fantastic Beasts - The Crimes of Grindewald (12) 28 May 2pm - Small Foot (PG) All welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult & be old enough to watch the category of film being shown.
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Arnold Community Diary
If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat (under 150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Ernehale Townswomens Guild - (afternoons) welcomes new members. Meets 2nd Friday monthly at 2pm, Salvation Army Centre, High St, Arnold. For more info call Margaret Edwards on 0115 926 3624 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
Arnold WI - meets 1st Tuesday monthly at Pondhills Community Centre at 7.30pm. New members welcome.Contact 0115 916 8806. Website: arnoldwi.weebly.com 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 Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Fiona Shaw on 07984 987216 or visit www.prospect-players.com Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com St Marys Tea Dance - every Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Marys Church, Calverton Rd, Arnold. Call 916 8928 or 920 1373 Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interestimg, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com Woodthorpe W.I - welcomes all women to their meetings held at the Good Shepherd Church Hall on Thackerays Lane. Meetings are held at 7.30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month except January or Bank Holidays. Please contact the Secretary, Glenis on 0115 956 2823 for information about the programme of talks and visits. 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 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 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
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.
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 Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. Meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tues monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.
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
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 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
Mapperley and District U3A - meets 10am, 4th Thursday in the month at Mapperley Plains Recreation & Social Club on Plains Road, Mapperley. For more info call 07913 399362 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 visit www.art4arnold.com. 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.
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.
Arnold Community Diary cont..... Spanish Lessons!!! - enjoy learning Spanish...Spanish tutor for all levels. One to one, groups or online lessons. For more info contact Ms Daniela. Call or text 07463 545873 or email: spanishtutornottingham@yahoo.com 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. 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 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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 Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996 Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.bulwellforesters. co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more information. 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. 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 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. 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.
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. 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. Gedling 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. 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. Calverton Cricket Club - welcomes players of all ages. Indoor nets on Thursday evenings at Nottingham High School have now started. Contact Derek Pickering on 07989 180499, tweet to @calvertoncc or visit www.calvertoncc.co.uk 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.
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
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Craft Club
every Thursday 2-4pm at Arnold United Reformed Church, Calverton Rd (opp. Surgeys Lane). Everyone welcome for an afternoon of craft & chatter. For info contact Val Moore on 0790 4780304. Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month 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 Daybrook Bowls Club - friendly club, 4 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 Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098 Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm March - Oct. at The Dynamo House off Park Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8ZA. Nov - Feb at St Mark’s Church, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UU. To see what we get up to go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: hellobvwi@gmail.com
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Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com
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 visit www.notts-machine-knitters.org.uk or email: mappnitnatter@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. 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 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 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. 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
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: www.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.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.
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. Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (Jan, March, May, July, Sept) 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068. 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!
Killisick Autumn Club - every Tues 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Comm Centre, Killisick Road. For info call 0115 956 8575. Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. Very friendly group meeting Tues evenings 7-9pm, Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.
Keep Fit Association - exercise for mature ladies. At Mapperley Community Centre every Tues 10.30am. For more info 07979 866406 or 0115 943 0403 Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. Mondays from 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, Nottingham,
NG2 2DF. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia: 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk
Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks? Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a walk from book or web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable to share transport/ driving. Kindness, honesty & respect essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver. Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info.
NG5 Arnold Community Diary cont..... Learn to Dance Ceroc - Tues 7.45pm - 10.45pm at John Godber, NG15 7FQ. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great, fun social night. Call Sue 07915 671688. Like FB Ceroc Heaven for more Notts classes. Active Elderly - Zumbagold - classes 10 - 11am every Tuesday at The Eagles Corner, Arnold. Contact Jackie: 07949 611362 Sherwood Bowls Club - Beginners or experienced bowlers welcome. Come along and give us a try! Roll-ups on Monday at 6pm. Free lessons. Valley Road Green. Contact Eileen 0115 920 3301 or Clive 0115 926 1460.
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 The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club - meets fortnightly, Saturday afternoons (except Dec). Outdoors (summer walks & outings) April - Sept & indoors (speakers) Oct-Mar at the YMCA, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1 3FN. For more info call Ian on 0115 960 6882. 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. Friends of Woodthorpe Grange Park - welcome anyone with a genuine interest in this local park visit: www.woodthorpefriends. co.uk also on Facebook & Twitter or call: 0115 9522669 Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the project. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building, Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Jim: 07872 839570 or jim.gregory@ageuknotts.org.uk Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every weekday. Walks last from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces. If you are new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness why not give it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info. Mapperley & Arnold Rotary Club - meet Wednesdays@ 6.30pm at Mapperley Golf Club. For more info contact the secretary Peter Radford on 0115 966 3385 Woodthorpe Model Railway Club - meet Tues & Fri from 7pm at Sherwood Comm. Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood, NG5 3FN (near Woodthorpe Park). We are a small friendly group & visitors are always welcome. You can find us on Facebook or call Bob Heath on 07889 031305 for more info. 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 Together@ARNOLD - friendship group for over 60’s. Looking to meet new friends & join in new & varied activities? Join us for a chance to chat, chill, have a laugh together & enjoy a 2 course lunch. We meet every Mon 10am-3pm at Eagles Nest Comm. Centre (Formerly Arnold Hill Comm. Centre), Gedling Rd, NG5 6NZ. For more info contact Kim on 07982 422392. 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 Jenny on 01623 491331. 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. Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays & seated yoga class Thurs 2pm-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes. 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 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 Short Mat Carpet Bowls - join us on Mondays 10am - 12noon, 12.30pm-2.30pm & Wednesdays 10am-12noon at The Beacon, Birchfield Rd, Arnold. All standards welcome, especially beginners. Cost £4 per session. For more info call Geoff 07733 411193 or Arthur 0115 840 8358 Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Hall Drive, NG8 1AF. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 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 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
Tanya About Town Summer is just around the corner, and we’re starting to see lots more outdoor activities in and around Nottingham. Come together and celebrate St Georges Day (23 April). Led by the man himself, the traditional Royal Society of St George parade will make its way from Pelham Street to Old Market Square, finishing in front of England’s largest St George’s flag. Let’s hope the weather behaves during the early May Bank Holiday as over 300 civil war re-enactors will be descending on Newark as the clock is turned back to the turbulent mid-17th century. The 5th Annual Pikes and Plunder Civil War Festival will take place on 5/6 May. If you are a fan of the great outdoors, join the rangers of Sherwood Pines as they take you and your family on a bushcraft adventure through the forest (16 April). Speaking of Sherwood, join award-winning tour guide Ezekial Bone on his new family show! A promenade performance of one of the earliest medieval Robin Hood ballads, adapted for young minds and family audiences (6 April). The promenade performance begins at Nottingham Contemporary and walks a short distance to the ancient St Mary’s Church. If you love your literature, a walk for book lovers takes place in the city. This two hour guided walk is about a mile in distance and showcases the many writers, poets and published authors associated with Nottingham (7 April/5 May). Nottingham Poetry Festival will once again shine a spotlight on the city’s thriving literary scene for the fourth time this spring. Running from 26 April – 5 May 2019, the festival will present an eclectic line-up of acclaimed national and local poets and performers. There’s tons of choice for music
lovers too. Legends Live brings together the queen of rock, Suzi Quatro, pop icon David Essex, Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers and legendary rock band Smokie, to perform all their chart-topping hits on one stage at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena (10 April) and if you’re a hardcore fan of country rock, Country Rocks comes to the Arena on 12 April. Over at the Concert Hall the life and work of Neil Diamond is celebrated in Hello Again (13 April), a show which takes you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50 year career.
April). The multi-award-winning Carlton Operatic Society perform Mack & Mable (7-11 May), Direct from the West End, Annie returns (20-25 May) and finally, winner of every major Best Musical award, including the 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Kinky Boots, visits (27 May-8 June)
April also welcomes Ali and Astro - the sounds of UB40 to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall with ‘A Real Labour of Love Tour’ to celebrate the 40 years since they first performed live! (1st), also paying a visit is Alfie Boe (10), Michael Ball (20) and The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook (26) to name a few, while May sees Marc Almond (6) and Katherine Jenkins (17) return to the venue. The Vamps (1 May), Olly Murs (6 May) and Rod Stewart (28 May) all pay a return visit to the Motorpoint Arena and the Dot to Dot Festival, known as the UK’s premier festival for unearthing the hottest new talent around, returns to various venues around the city (26 May) Drama comes to the Theatre Royal with Educating Rita (13-18 May) and Girl on the Train (20-25 May). Fancy a laugh? Bill Bailey brings his Larks In Transit tour to the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on 24 May. With musical virtuosity, surreal tangents and trademark intelligence, Bill Bailey tackles politics, philosophy and the pursuit of happiness. For fans of the musicals, Rock of Ages promises a night of outrageous rock ‘n’ roll debauchery at the biggest party in town at the Theatre Royal (2-6
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Walks With Emily & Friends Cotgrave Circular Walk Walk distance: 3.2 miles Difficulty: Easy Starting point: Church Lane, Cotgrave (free on street parking)
here. Please note this is a busy road so be careful when crossing. Continue along the towpath until you see the sign for Cotgrave Country Park on the right and follow this. Keep going as the path bends round and goes past a pond on the left. Follow this round to the other side and go up and over a small hill and down some steps on the other side. Here you will reach a well-trodden path, turn right and pass through a wooded area. At the end the path turns left behind some houses, and then right again through a small alley to Mill Lane. When you are back in the housing estate, go down Mill Lane to Main Road, turn right and follow this road back to Church Lane, which will be on your right.
This circular walk starts in Cotgrave village and makes its way along the Grantham Canal and Cotgrave Country Park. Grantham Canal runs for 33 miles and was primarily built for the transportation of coal to Grantham in the 1700s. For this walk, park down Church Lane – a cul-desac where you will find plenty of on road parking. From here, follow the footpath sign towards Tollerton. Follow it to the right through a field and turn immediately left. Keep following the path until you join a leafy lined alley.
To download the Ordnance Survey map route, and for more dog walks around the Nottinghamshire area and beyond: visit www.greatbritishdogwalks.com Follow us on social media for updates: Facebook: @greatbritishdogwalks Instagram: @greatbritishdogwalks Twitter: @gbdogwalks
Turn right here and follow it to the end, cutting through a hedge onto another field. Cut across the field corner until you reach a road, and here turn right. The sewerage works will be on your right. Carry on down this road until you reach an equestrian farm. Pass through a gate and follow the path past a small-holding on the right. Then cross the farm lane into the next field. Go through the gap in the hedge and head directly across this field (Tollerton Airfield will be on your left). Eventually you will reach an opening onto the Grantham Canal towpath, turn right here and carry along the tow path. Keep following this path passing the Lock Keepers’ Cottage. Continue past the disused lock until you reach Cotgrave Road and cross
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YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAMS Neighbourhood Policing Insp. Inspector Steve O’Neill Neighbourhood Policing Sgt Sgt 2843 Skoraczewski Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk ARNOLD TOWN CENTRE PC 2365 Hawrylak Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk ST MARY’S & KILLISICK PC 2734 Jennings PCSO Mark Careless Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk WOODTHORPE & KINGSWELL PC 2734 Jennings PCSO 9623 Ingram Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk DAYBROOK & BONINGTON PC 3369 Dosanjh PCSO 9856 Scatcherd Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk Call 101 for non-emergency or 999 in an emergency Find us on Facebook: Gedling Police:Arnold, Calverton, Ravenshead and the Villages
Here is the second half of the interview with Nottinghamshire Police PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) Paula Hipkiss into the valuable role she has held for several years. Q: What’s the best part of your role? A: I am a great believer in making a difference, no matter how big or small, in my community. I like the fact that people know me by name and feel reassured to see me around. I consider myself to be approachable and to the best of my ability assist in helping people change their life for the better. I work on a great team, we all bring together our own experiences from life no matter how young or old we are. Team working is essential in any job and a big part of this role. Q: What’s moment?
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A: I have two. It is genuinely helping people to get their life back on the right track. A lady I dealt with had turned to alcohol to deal with everyday life, causing issues not only for herself but her young children. Advice and encouragement was given and support throughout her time asking for help. One year down the line she is a confident lady who has not drunk for 11 months, cares well for her children and now supports other families in similar circumstances.
I have also been heavily involved in providing a service to a volunteer bureau which provides a personal crime prevention course to residents in the area whose first language isn’t English. I have provided course notes, had meetings with the course tutors and attended a final question and answer session. This course has been running for a couple of years and I have been working with them since its launch. Q: What would you say to anyone looking to follow in your footsteps? A: My advice to anyone thinking of joining Nottinghamshire Police is … GO FOR IT. Our role has evolved so much since it first started. You need to be flexible, level-headed and able to communicate on all levels. Your patience will be tested at times. The role does include working shifts so be prepared for this. Come and help us make a difference I look forward to working alongside you in the future.
Interested in a job working for the police? To find out more about our current vacancies and how to apply please visit: http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/careers