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Council seals the deal to create Gedling Country Park After months of negotiations, Gedling Borough Council announced today that it had secured land on the site of the former Gedling Colliery to transform into a country park. Gedling Colliery is one of the last remaining collieries to be re-developed and has remained dormant since the colliery was closed in 1991. The council has agreed a long-term lease with site owners Harworth Estates that will pave the way to create a 238 acre area of parkland with lagoons, footpaths, cycle trails and hiking routes. The lagoons will be complimented by picnic areas that will be fully accessible for all, including disabled people. The country park will also be a haven for local wildlife, and the Council is ambitious for the site to become accredited as a local nature reserve. Future development plans also include a children’s play area and, subject to funding, a permanent visitor’s centre exploring the area’s heritage.
going management of the country park. The park is anticipated to open to the public by Autumn 2014. Councillor John Clarke, Leader of Gedling Borough Council, said: “This is a historic moment for the people of Gedling. There’s been talk about creating a country park on the site of the former Gedling pit ever since it was closed and I’m absolutely delighted to announce that the Council has secured the land to make this happen. Sealing this land deal has been a long and often frustrating exercise but we’ve stuck with it and can now look forward to seeing local people out on the new park enjoying themselves. “The colliery site was the focal point of the local community for many many years and will become so again. The country park will provide a beautiful place for people to enjoy and bring back to life the great heritage and history of this part of Gedling. It will also bring a welcome boost to the local economy and provide a place where people can take their families for walks, cycle rides and wildlife spotting in clean, fresh air with fantastic views.” Owen Michaelson, Chief Executive of Harworth Estates, who worked with the council to transfer the land, commented “Having worked for some years with Gedling Council on this proposed Country Park, I’m delighted that we’ve now transferred 240 acres to the Council which will enable the final stages of restoration to take place.
Now that the land has been secured, the Council is set to invest nearly £1 million, including £630,000 of funding provided by Gedling Homes and a further £250,000 from the Homes and Community Agency (HCA), to complete the first phase of works that will get the country park up and running and open to the public. The Council plans to establish a “Friends Of” group to pursue future funding and investment opportunities, and to ensure that local residents are fully involved in the design, development and on-
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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Arnold WI - meets 1st Tuesday monthly at Pondhills Community Centre at 7.30pm. New members welcome.Contact
01159 201 621.
Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or members welcome. We meet 3rd Tuesday of the month with a break in July, August & Sept. Meetings at Bonington House (Labour Club), High St, Arnold. Details: www.arnold-history-group.org. Email: arnoldhistorygroup@googlemail.com or tel: 0115 920 4780. Mapperley Rotary Club - new members welcome. Further details call John Berrington on 01623 479 577. Mapperley Townswomens Guild - meet 3rd Monday each month. March to September at 7pm & October to February 2pm at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call 07759575383.
Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to
May. For more info call Donna Atherton on 953 2049 or visit www.prospect-players.com Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com
Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Assoc. Light chair exercise £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more info. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com St Marys Tea Dance - every Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Marys Church, Calverton Rd, Arnold. Call 916 8928 or 920 1373 for more information. Woodthorpe W.I - meets 1st Monday of the month (except January) @ Good Shepherd Church Hall, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact 0115 993 1796. St Mary’s Womens Fellowship - meet at St Mary’s Family Centre every other Tuesday evening 7.30pm-9pm. We have a wide variety of speakers. New members welcome. For further details & programme call Margaret Burgess on 926 8581. Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. 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. Killisick Autumn Club - every Tues 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Comm. Centre, Killisick Rd. For info call 0115 956 8575. Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at St Margarets Church Hall, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GE on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Coffee Morning - at the Wesleyan Reform Church, corner of Burford/Furlong Street, Arnold. 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am - 11.30am. Cakes, home-made marmalade etc. on sale. Crafty Craft Club - every Thursday 2pm - 4pm at Arnold United Reformed Church, Calverton Road, Arnold. All welcome. Card Playing - join our small, friendly group and learn Tichu, a 4 player game. More strategic than poker, simpler and more fun than bridge, it’s a game all ages can enjoy. We meet once monthly, Saturday evenings. Contact: sarah. mullholland@gmx.de Arnold Arts Society - at the Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info call Eric Wileman on 01623 793923. Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 9404147. Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am at The Park Inn, Mansfield Road. For more info call Alan Bush on 07833 232215. Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. August 27 tba; Sept 24th tba; Oct 22 - Helping Hands in Bosnia - Trish Drew; Nov 26 - Xmas social (members only). Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068. Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423. Arnold Branch of the U3A - meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - Chairman 0115 920 1160 or visit www.arnoldu3a.org Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for details. Arnold Townswomens Guild - meet the first Tuesday of each month (Feb to Dec). 7pm to 9pm. New members welcome. Contact Jenny Green on 0115 926 3125. Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free.
Community Diary cont..... If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Nottingham Reiki - teaches reiki in weekly classes every Thursday. All welcome. 7pm - 9pm at St Johns Community Hall, 1
Nottingham Road, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. Call 0789 627 9350 for details. 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. Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nott’ham. 2nd & 4th Wed every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541. Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every two weeks on Thursday eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850. Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Joy on 07790 624374 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Contact Alan: 01949 837682 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. South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 0115 914 1076 or 0115 915 9119. Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Janet-0115 9375861. Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities and help in your local community, nationally and internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. 30 Sept: Lisa Newport-McCabe will speak about her work with young offenders. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot. Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes. Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk. Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom (8 cask ales, sandwiches, friendly atmosphere), Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. Burton Joyce Bowls Club - The Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road are having an open day on 28 April for anyone to come along and “have a go” and to meet existing members. Further information on 0115 844 7167 Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695. The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. In summer coach trips to inspirational gardens. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. To check out our programme of events go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: secretary@bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk Bonington Film Club - Membership £1 per year. Film admission £2.50. Films shown regularly to members in the Bonington Theatre. To join contact Pauline Allan: 0115 967 6722 or pauline.allan1@ntlworld.com Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information.
Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX.
Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm
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Tapas originate from Spain. They are small plates of food usually served with drinks. In Andalucia, where we recently had a holiday, tapas are still served free with drinks! Why not throw a tapas night? Green olives and good bread are a must, along with a few other dishes. Here are some of my favourites. Oh and remember Patatas Bravas with the sangria and cerveza..... Hot, Hot, Hot Garlic Prawns Chorizo & Spicy 380g uncooked king prawns Tomato Sauce
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Heat oven to 200°C. Boil potatoes in a large pan of salted water until cooked. Drain & place in a roasting tin. Crush slightly so they crack open. Toss in olive oil, sprinkle with paprika and bake until they have crispy edges (about 25 mins). Meanwhile, fry the chorizo slices in a non stick pan til they go crisp. Drain off some oil and mix in with crispy potatoes. For the sauce, heat oil in a small pan, gently cook the onion & garlic til soft. Careful not to burn. Add chilli & tomato puree & cook for 2 mins. Add splash of wine & boil til reduced. Add tomatoes, bring to boil then simmer gently til reduced to thick sauce (30 mins). Liquidise to a smooth sauce. Serve sauce on top of spuds or in a separate jug. (serves 6-8)
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Heat oil in a pan and gently cook the garlic and chilli slices for a few minutes. Add prawns to the pan and cook until they turn pink. Add the sweet chilli sauce. Mix well and serve sprinked with parsley.
Baked Tortilla Squares
2 tbsp olive oil 2 med onions - thinly sliced 1 potato (250g) - thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic - crushed 6 large eggs 2 tbsp parsley - chopped salt & pepper method
Heat oven to 200°C. In a large non-stick frying pan gently fry the onion, potato & garlic until they are cooked. This may take quite a while so be careful not to burn. Cool the mixture down. Break eggs into a bowl, add parsley and the cooled potato & onion mixture. Season really well then tip into a well oiled 20cm square non-stick baking tin. Bake for 20 mins or until cooked and browned on top. Tip out of tin and cut into squares. (makes 16)
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The Knifegrinder and The Ball by Bob Massey The Beerhouse Act of 1830 liberalised regulations governing the brewing and sale of beer. Under the Act any householder who paid rates could apply to sell beer or cider in his home. Within 8 years of the Act there were 46,000 beer houses recorded across the country. Before this Act many of Arnold’s pubs were not recorded. Some only opened for a short time, others started as beer houses and then grew into pubs. One of these was The Ball. It is likely that The Ball was situated on Mansfield Road and that although small it catered for travellers and provided lodgings. The Ball was a popular name for beer houses as they tended to avoid traditional pub names. Sheffield still has six pubs of this name. The name was intentionally simple as not many could read at the time. Other beer houses took the name of the owner eg. Jones Beer House. In the spring of 1774 John Parkin, a knifegrinder from Tideswell, Derbyshire was visiting Arnold with his knifegrinding machine. Parkin lodged at The Ball with his assistant who was also his 11 year old son. The pair left The Ball at 4.05am one morning to travel to into Nottingham. They were stopped on Sandy Lane (now part of Mansfield Road) by two men, one of whom clapped a pistol to John’s chest and demanded his money. The other forcibly put his hand into John’s pocket and robbed him of seven guineas in gold and five shillings in silver (about £490 in today’s money).
The criminals then jumped over a gate and ran away as fast as possible. They were described as “about 23 or 24 years of age; the one with the pistol was near 6ft high, wore his own dark brown or black hair, a round hat, a black Barcelona Handkerchief about his neck, a blue coat, red waistcoat, and leather breeches; the other, about 5ft 9” high, his own curled black hair (or in imitation of it) a round hat, white cravat, brown coat, blue striped waistcoat and black breeches—both appeared like gamblers.” John Parkin and his son could not read or write, so they marked their written evidence with a cross. They would not have known the name of the pub. The name of the landlord is not mentioned but John Stirtevant Snr was the landlord of an unnamed beerhouse on Sandy Lane until about 1796 so it is possible that this was the same one. The highwaymen were not caught, even though their description was sent out to the local authorities and a substantial reward was offered. It read: “the Head Constables, Petty Constables, and other peace officers; are requested to be very vigilant in their duty, by searching all barns, stables, out houses, woods, etc and to call to their assistance ablemen if necessary, to secure these daring villains ; and if possible bring them to Justice.” Nottingham County Hall, June 25, 1774. The reward for capture was £40 for each man or £80 for the two. In today’s money that would be £2,600 each, quite a large sum. In 1774 £80 would be a craftsman’s wages for 5 years or it would buy you 12 horses or 20 cows. Enough to set some one up for life!
I am researching the history of Arnold and would be very pleased to hear from anyone with more details or information. Email: bob.m.massey@gmail.com or post via NG5 magazine.
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Nottingham Flower Club Celebrates
60 years on from its inaugural meeting as Nottingham Horticultural and Floral Group, chaired by Mr Harry Wheatcroft, Nottingham Flower Club are celebrating our Diamond Anniversary. Nottingham Flower Club, affiliated to NAFAS, promotes floral art by fostering interest and inspiration through plant materials available from the garden, countryside, seashore and more recently exotic global materials. Members of Nottingham Flower Club have produced floral art at places such as Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Chatsworth House, Southwell Minster, Belvoir Castle and St. Barnabus Cathedral with individuals finding success at shows such as Newark and Nottinghamshire, Moorgreen and, of course, Chelsea and in May at the newly entitled Nottinghamshire Show they were invited to showcase a piece entitled “Images of Nottinghamshire” (pictured above). Nottingham Flower Club based at the Bluecoat School, Aspley, offers opportunities to learn the skills of floral art with a full calendar of traditional and contemporary design demonstrations, social activities and visits including David Austen Roses and Highgrove. If you are inspired to join us please contact jane.floraldesigns@ntlworld.com for further details, you will be very welcome.
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Help for new home buyers in Arnold Homes at Davidsons ‘Heron’s Place’ development in Arnold are now available through the Government’s ‘Help to Buy’ scheme, which aims to make it easier to buy a new build home. And it’s not just for first time buyers, it’s for anyone who needs help to buy a new home worth up to £600,000. So if you want to move to a bigger home, and need help with your deposit, then it could be for you. You need just a 5% deposit and then the Government will lend you up to 20% of the value of the property. That means you can then buy the home with a 75% mortgage. Even better, you own 100% of your home and the loan is interest free for the first 5 years. It can be repaid at any time or when you sell your home. Stephanie King, Sales Director at Davidsons Homes, said “This really is a fantastic initiative. The fact that it helps not just first time buyers, but anyone who is looking to move to a new home worth up to £600,000 is great news for so many people”.
Heron’s Place, on Ashington Drive, currently has a range of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes available from £176,000 - all of which can be bought using ‘Help to Buy’. Kitchens are fitted with a range of appliances, including oven, hob and integrated microwave - and stylish Roca sanitary ware features in bathrooms and en-suites. For more information visit: www. davidsonsgroup.co.uk or call 01159 208635 Thursday to Monday. Arnold - some of the homes at Davidsons ‘Heron’s Place’ development
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www.davidsonsgroup.co.uk *Eligible Help to Buy applicants will be offered an equity loan up to a maximum of 20% of the purchase price (based on the open market value). Applicants are required to fund at least 80% of the purchase price by means of a conventional mortgage, savings and any deposit where required. For the first five years there is no fee charged on the equity loan component. At the start of year six a fee of 1.75% is payable on the equity loan, which rises annually by RPI inflation plus 1%. The equity loan is provided by the HCA and held as a second charge. Terms and conditions apply and full details will be provided on request. This offer is subject to status and available on selected properties in England only. It is not offered with any other promotion. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. Prices correct at time of going to press. Image representative.
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ARNOLD TOWN FC Latest News..
New Season Preparations for Arnold Town FC Preparations for the new season and in particular the move to the East Midlands Counties League have been on going throughout the Summer. The Managers are pleased that several of last seasons squad that finished so strongly have agreed to stay on and that some quality players have arrived to complement the side. Pre-season games are in progress (picture below from the first, a 2-1 defeat to Bulwell FC) with the new season due to start on August 10th. Admission prices for the season are Adults £4 Concessions £2 and Under 16’s are FREE!!
EMCL (home games at Eagle Valley) Aug 10 - Aylestone Park Aug 13 - Holwell Sports Aug 16 - Sutton Town Sept 7- Blaby & Whetstone FAV 1Q Sept 14 - Greenwood Meadows Sept 28 - Thurnby Nirvana Arnold boys Sunday under 11's team are currently looking for players to strengthen their squad.
Please contact the manager on 07870222096
All images provided by official club photographer Mick Gretton
Arnold Food Bank appeals for donations
Arnold’s Food Bank, which runs from the Daybrook Baptist Church on Mansfield Road, is making an appeal for renewed donations. The food bank opened in December last year, and serves the entire Gedling area. It’s run by Arnold Churches and the Trussell Trust, with support from Gedling Borough Council. Its aim is to provide emergency food to local people in crisis. Since opening, the food bank has had over nine tonnes of food donated, and has given out nearly seven tonnes of food to a total of more than 870 people Helen Lloyd, who runs the food bank, said: “We could easily reach our 1000th client by August, but we need the donations to keep coming. Items we’ve been low on of late include - amazingly - tinned tomatoes and spaghetti. Plus, we always need long life milk and juice, tinned fruit and puddings, treats, biscuits and cereals. At the moment the only items we really don't need are beans, soup and packets of pasta. Tea and coffee is also always welcome.” People can donate at Gedling’s Civic Centre in Arnot Hill Park and at leisure centres across the borough. They can also drop donations of food off at the Daybrook Baptist Church on Mansfield Road between 1.15pm and 3pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM ARNOLD POLICE STATION High Street, Arnold 101 Ext: 853 4164 ARNOLD TOWN CENTRE PC Harvey Fletcher - Holmes
Tel: 07702 141558 PCSO Derek Tyson Tel: 07702 141595 Email: arnoldtowncentre@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk ST MARY’S & KILLISICK PC Kulvinder Dosanjh Tel: 07702 141556 PCSO Mark Careless Tel: 07702 141554 Email: killisickward@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk WOODTHORPE, MAPPERLEY PLAINS & KINGSWELL PC Nick Spence Tel: 07702 141583 PCSO Nicola Bates Tel: 07702 141913 PCSO Anthony Sams Tel: 07525 989419 Email: mapperleybeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk DAYBROOK PC Louise Carbon Tel: 07702 141988 PCSO Alistair Butterfield Tel: 07702 141559 Email: daybrooksnt@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk Find your Safer Neighbourhoods team by entering your postcode on the homepage of www. nottinghamshire.police.uk
Inspector Andy Knight talks.... As you may know, two men who failed to carry out a bank robbery in Arnold earlier this year have been left to count the cost in jail. Emmanuel Staff, who is 32, and Ryan McDevitt, who is 25, are thought to have studied the HSBC branch in Front Street, Arnold, the night before they robbed it. The incident happened on Thursday 10 January 2013, at around 10.55am, when a security guard was depositing cash. The men entered the bank wearing masks and threatened the guard and other staff with a handgun and demanded money. The guard refused to assist and was assaulted by them. The two men also threatened to attack customers if they tried to phone for help, including a number of children and a dog. The robbers fled from the bank in a Volkswagen Golf which had been stolen from a woman in Radford two days before in a knife point robbery. Officers found it abandoned in a nearby street half-an-hour after the attempted robbery. When Staff and McDevitt were later arrested they were charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. This included the car-jacking in Radford and the number plate theft from a similar Golf in Birmingham a few hours after the robbery. Both men were sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday 9 July 2013. Staff, of Lindfield Road in Broxtowe, pleaded guilty half-way through the trial and was sentenced to 12 years.
McDevitt, of Markham Crescent in Sherwood, was found guilty of the offence and was sentenced to 13 years. My colleague Detective Inspector Kev Broadhead said: “This was a planned, brazen and violent crime, which has left its mark on a number of people. “While the bank robbery was a failed attempt to steal cash, Staff and McDevitt did succeed in injuring the security guard and scaring the living daylights out of staff and customers, something that is often more difficult to get over than a physical injury. The ordeal lasted only eight minutes but it will no doubt be a lasting, troubling memory for those who were there at the time. “I would like to acknowledge the keen eyes and ears of a number of key people whose detailed witness accounts proved vital in securing these convictions today. “We believe these two were core members of a wider, organised group and their jailing today has put an end to their illicit plotting and violent crimes.” I would like to take this opportunity to reassure you that incidents like this are very rare and as a force, we are doing all that we can to crack down on this kind of crime. We will deal with anybody who puts lives at risk like this, and we want to remind them that we will ensure they are brought to justice. If you are a victim of crime, you can call 101 or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable? To find out more about our prerecruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 800 2429 or visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials links
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WOOD MEETS CERAMIC TILE IN LATEST INNOVATION One notable innovation that has caught our attention here at EMC recently is the stylish range of highly realistic wood effect ceramic tiles and garden decking.
Ceramic tiles follow fashion trends, just like any other form of interior decoration. Years past have seen neutral colours rule, retro prints make a come back and high shine the finish of choice. However, the current thinking among the world of interior designers is that anything goes! At EMC, we embraced the idea of imagination long ago and have developed strong relationships with overseas tile manufacturers to ensure the latest choice is always available to our customers – to help them create unique living spaces that truly live up to their imaginations.
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On Sunday 2nd June Bestwood Country Park hosted the ‘Big Lunch’ – part of the national ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ campaign. The Big Lunch and its ‘Feed a Thousand’ challenge was part of this year’s road show led by Nottinghamshire County Council and their waste contractors Veolia Environmental Services. The aim of the challenge was to feed a thousand people with the average amount of food a family waste in one year - £680. As part of the wider event, and to celebrate the start of National Volunteers Week, Gedling CVS also hosted its ‘Volunteers Picnic’, where local voluntary groups showcased the valuable work they do. The event was a roaring success with over 1000 lunches being served whilst coffee and cake was provided by volunteers from Friends of Bestwood Country Park and Bestwood Village WI. The Winding Engine House volunteers played host to hundreds of people, offering free guided tours around this Heritage Lottery-funded local treasure. The event brought many new visitors – many of whom have since returned with family and friends. Local brass band The Black Diamonds & close-up magician Peter Presto entertained hundreds in the glorious sunshine. You can visit the Winding Engine House and Dynamo House café on Saturdays from 10am until noon. For more information, visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/bestwoodcp or phone 0115 976 2422 Future Events: 31st August: Family Fun Day 8th September: Steam Heritage Day
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Yarn Bombing in Bestwood Village Residents of Bestwood Village woke up on 16 June to find that the corner of Moor Road and Park Road had been covered in knitting. The lamp posts, signs and trees had been wrapped in woolly coats and the fence was blossoming with crocheted flowers. There was also a washing line depicting undies through the ages with knitted vest and bloomers and a rather racy crocheted thong, a monkey hiding up a tree, a kite stuck up in the branches and a soft-furnishings makeover for the bus shelter. The clue as to who had carried out this covert activity was pinned to the Community Centre gates amongst a garden of sunflowers and hollyhocks – a simple knitted panel with the letters WI emblazoned across it.
Bestwood Village WI had decorated the village to coincide with the annual Family Fun Day. It was an idea hatched by their secretary, Kay Brown, after seeing some examples of yarn bombing on a visit to Rotenburg an der Fulda – Gedling's twin town in the heart of Germany. The irony here is that Kay is just about the only member of the Bestwood Village WI who doesn't knit! “They let me make some gingham curtains for the bus shelter so I could take part despite my lack of skill with the knitting needles.” said Kay, keen to explain how she had contributed to the project. The display will remain up in the village for a few weeks, or until the weather decides otherwise. Several photographs of the yarn bombing are on the BVWI website: www.bestwoodvillagewi. org.uk along with some shots of the midnight antics of the WI putting it all in place. Post script – the bra & thong have been pilfered from the washing line – anyone who knows of their whereabouts should contact NG Magazines or the WI direct.
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What’s On July August 2013 At Making it! Discovery Centre, Littleworth, Mansfield TUESDAY 30 JULY 10am - 12noon
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THURSDAY 1 AUGUST 10am - 12noon
TUESDAY 6 AUGUST 10am - 12noon
PRINCESS & PIRATES Don’t be late for the Princess & Pirate hunt. You will be making a selection of the following – decorating a Princess Bag / tiara / making a pirate hat / eye patch / shiny sword / ship’s rat & cheese – chocolate coins for everyone. Don’t miss the boat – book early. £8/child
SWEET TREATS Create a fabulous “Sweet Tree” using chewy sweets, mallows, lollipops etc. The “Sweet Tree” is set in a ceramic pot which you can recycle into a plant pot holder. Use this as a treat for the family or a gift for a special friend. £10/child
PAINTED POTS Using acrylic paints and varnish – decorate 3 terracotta plant pots and plant with geraniums either for indoors or outdoor decorations to last throughout the summer. Get your children interested in gardening. Suitable for a gift for someone special. £10/child
TEA LIGHTS This workshop will teach children to recycle glass jars to create lovely tea light holders for the garden. Using paints, buttons and ribbon – create gorgeous decorations – includes tea lights. £8/child
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UPCYCLE YOUR CLOTHES Bring along an item of clothing that you are bored with – upgrade jeans, jumper, cardigan, blouse, shirt etc. with applique designs – flowers, footballs, buttons etc. to create a garment you will be happy to wear again. £8/child
MINI CUPCAKE SHOP Join in this fun workshop – decorate lots of mini cupcakes using our huge choice of decorations and making your own “cupcake shop” – share the cakes with your family and friends – you could even get them to buy some from your shop! £8/child
THURSDAY 15 AUGUST 10am - 12noon
TUESDAY 20 AUGUST 10am - 12noon
MONSTERS & ALIENS Design your own Monster and Alien hand puppets using different materials and textures. You will also be going on a Monster hunt to find “gooey” creatures and things to eat. (Don’t be late for the hunt). £8/child
FUNKY FLOWERS Paint a glass vase using your own design in glass paints. Make colourful “funky” flowers to last all year round. Use your own colour scheme to help you with your choices. £8/child
TUESDAY 27 AUGUST 10am - 12noon
WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST
CAKE DECORATING Let’s celebrate – come along and decorate a 15cm square sponge cake with fillings and toppings of your choice – cherries, jam, chocolate, cream, icing, flowers etc. you will also be designing and decorating a cake tin to take your cake home safely. £8/child
DANGLY DOOR HANGERS Come along to this creative workshop and make cute “Danglies” characters for your door or window. Using cardboard, material, buttons and ribbon £8/child
10am-12noon or 2pm-4pm
MICKEY & MINNIE Have fun creating these two cute Disney characters to hang in your bedroom or in the car. £8/child
WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm
FABRIC CUCKOO CLOCK Come along and make a gorgeous shabby chic fabric cuckoo clock from a wide selection of decorative papers and materials – embellish with buttons and self-made decorative items complete with a working clock mechanism and mini fabric cuckoo. This 3 hour session includes squash and choice of scrummy cakes. £10/child
10am-12noon or 2pm-5pm
CANVAS TRIO Decorate three canvas frames with material, paint & buttons to create a Trio of wall art. Different designs to choose from. A lovely addition to any room in your house and something to treasure for ever. This 3 hour session includes squash and choice of scrummy cakes. £12/child
THURSDAY 22 AUGUST 10am - 12noon MOSAIC MIRROR AND PHOTO FRAME Using different shaped and coloured china pieces, make a matching mirror and decorate a photo frame – choose a colour scheme to match your room. £8/child
THURSDAY 29 AUGUST 10am - 12noon SPONGE BOB Join in the hunt for Krabby Patties. Make your very own 3D Sponge Bob Squarepants and create a picture for your wall using your favourite characters – Gary the Snail, Patrick Star, Mr Krabs, Squidward etc. £8/child
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Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599. BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical & modern music ever written! Come & see why this makes us different. We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. See: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael Overbury on 01636 702054. Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 7pm - 9.15pm. Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information. LA School of Dance - all ages, all styles. Professional teacher. Classes in Redhill Leisure Centre. Saturdays at 1.30pm. £3.50 per class. For more info call Lorraine on 07816 209839 or 0115 920 3558.
Street Dance Classes - Culcha street dance for girls & The Force break dance classes for boys. Age 8 - 18yrs. Various times and venues. For more details call Gedling Borough Council on 0115 901 3605, email: arts&events@gedling.gov.uk or look on www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure
Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 0115 961 4114 or Shirley 0115 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com
- weekdays - call 07969 544137. - call Sarah Spencer 854 5006. Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 952 3617. 1st Redhill Scout & Guide group - meetings: Band Mon 7pm/ Beavers Wed 5.45pm/Cubs Wed
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Arnold Methodist Playgroup - Front St - Tues & Fri 9.45am-11.45am 2-5yrs. Tel: 07779610136. 2nd Arnold Girls Brigade - Wed 6.15pm-9pm.Call Elaine McPherson on 9109188.
MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!) - Healthy lifestyle programme for children age 7-13. Wed 5-7pm @ Arnold Leisure Centre & 10-12pm @ Redhill Leisure Centre. Contact: 07966 875066. Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds every Sunday morning from 10am to 12noon. Contact Andrew Whitaker on 07891 654978. Weaverthorpe Pre-School- Derwent Crescent, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Funding for 3yr olds. Qualified staff. Contact us on 0115 926 5644, email: weaverthorpe@btconnect. com. Website: www.weaverthorpepreschool.weebly.com. The Boys Brigade, 38th Nottingham Company-Every Tue 6-8.30pm. Open to ages 5-18yrs @ Arnold URC, Calverton Rd. Call Jennifer on 0115 9670034 or http://38nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk Killisick Pre-School- Coppice Farm Primary, Laver Close, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Free funded sessions for 3 & 4 yrs. Contact us on 0115 859 8143, email: killisick.ps@ ntlworld.com. Little Lambs Mother & Baby Group- A fun and friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Friday 2-4pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane, Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT. £1.50 per family. E: little. lambs@virginmedia.com or visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe Arnold View Pre-School- For children aged 2 to 4 years at Arnold Hill Community Centre, Arnold. OFSTED registered. Sessions Tue, Thurs & Fri am & pm including lunch clubs. Funding for 3yr olds. Qualified staff and a genuine love for children. Contact tel: 0115 967 1391 or 07919 025633.
Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to unlock your child’s potential, building their confidence and independent study skills. To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment. Arnold Study Centre Donna Kelly 0115 822 4711 Sherwood Study Centre Caroline Cochrane 0115 875 1271 Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.
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KIDS DIARY cont..... Dance Divaz - Dance for fun to all the latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced at £3.50 each & are available from 3yrs to adults, held every Thurs at Bestwood Village Social Club. For individual class times see www.dancedivaz.co.uk, also NEW Street classes now open in Arnold on Friday with J from Groundhogs. For venue & time please call 07954 418481 Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap & Ballet Classes. Every Wednesday, Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www. marciajones.co.uk The Boys Brigade- Arnold Methodist Church. Exciting activites for ages 6-18yrs. Contact Neil Keighery 0115 956 7383/neilkeighery@ntlworld.com or http://39nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk.
Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am|Stay’n’Play Wed 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for refreshments. Call 9150298.
Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me
1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Monday night (term time): 5.30pm - 8pm. Open to all ages 5-14 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD. Contact: 1nottingham@boys-brigade.org.uk or 0115 0098 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers- Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri912 | Cubs Panther Grp 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784for children aged 30 mths upwards. Children from all families welcome, with places available now. Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information. 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 Adrian on 07857 897633 or email: adrian25nottmbb@hotmail.com
Meet.....
ARNOLD SWIMMING CLUB NEWS
Luke Mansell
Luke Mansell
Age: 18 Sport: Swimming - Racing County: Nottinghamshire How did you first get involved with your sport? I had swimming lessons when I was 5 which I enjoyed. I was unable to continue with them as I was diagnosed with leukaemia and couldn’t swim for 3 years. Who was the first person to spot your talent? My class teacher Maureen Batty saw me swimming at school sessions and advised my parents to get me into a swimming club. What is your greatest sporting achievement? Competing in the British International Disability Swimming Championships 2012. What’s your earliest memory of competing in your sport? Swimming in my first Club Championships in the 100m free and inhaling half the pool on the 3rd length. Who’s your biggest supporter? My parents.
Swimming News... Arnold Leisure Centre Refurbishment
The refurbishment of Arnold Leisure Centre is due to commence after the August bank holiday resulting in the closure of the LC. We are delighted to have secured alternative pool time at other local pools. Details of where and when we will be training are presented at the bottom of this article. Swimmers will be made aware of the sessions they are expected to attend and it’s important that swimmers try and attend as many of these sessions as possible to maintain their fitness for the Club Championships and hectic gala season which starts in September 2013. The Club appreciates that the closure will be a very challenging time for all of us and we will do our best to accomodate swimmers wherever possible and practicable. We intend to keep swimmers and parents up to date with any developments and changes via the Clubs Website and e-mail and therefore can members please ensure the Club has up to date contact information which can be submitted via the Website.
Midland Age Group Championships
Congratulations to Maisie Chung, Hannah Drewett, Kirsten Gilding, Charly Neilson and Thomas White who competed at the Midland Age Group Championships held at Coventry’s 50m Pool. Well done to 10 year old Thomas White for winning two silver medals in the 100 and 200m breaststroke and to Maisie Chung for winning a bronze medal in the 200 m breaststroke.
Acorn Open Meeting
Well done to the 15 swimmers who represented the Club in the Acorn Open Meeting which was jointly hosted with Mansfield Swimming Club at Hucknall leisure centre. Thomas White, Emelia Osborne, Samuel King, Joshua Merrifield, James Dwyer, Hannah Drewett, Georgia Bramley and Emily Keen all gained top 3 places with 10 year old Thomas White setting 2 Club Records in the 100 and 200m breaststroke. A big thank you to all the volunteers, in particular the senior swimmers, for their support on Saturday evening and all day Sunday without which the event would not have been possible.
Nottingham Northern Open - Beechdale
Well done to all the swimmers who represented the Club in the Nottingham Northern Open Meeting with many swimmers competing in their first ever Open meeting and ALL the swimmers set at least one personal best time. Swimmers competing were Ellie Blakey, Katelynn Bodycott, Jennifer Brown, Zoe Connellan, Charlotte Ellison, Evie Hall, Oskar Keeble, Joshua Merrifield, Alistair Neal, James Simpson, Albie Stapleton, Jai Towsey and James Wilkinson. 9 yr old Ellie Blakey won the 50m freestyle in 36.40 secs and 11 yr old Katelynn Bodycott finished 3rd in the 50m freestyle in 34.97secs.
Arnold SC Training Times
Starting 2nd September 2013
Monday: 8-9 pm - John Carroll Leisure Centre Tuesday: 6-7 pm - Calverton Leisure Centre Wednesday: 7-8 pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Thursday: 8-9 pm - Redhill Leisure Centre (land training) Friday: 6-7 pm - Calverton Leisure Centre Friday: 7.30 - 9.30pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Saturday 6.30 - 8.30pm - Hucknall Leisure Centre Sunday: 3 - 5pm - Hucknall Leisure Centre Sunday 6.30 - 8pm - Nottingham University
For more information on Arnold SC visit the Club’s website: www.arnoldswimmingclub.org.uk
Summer Holidays
AT LEO’S DEN
Wednesday 24th July 2013 to Friday 6th September 2013, 8.00am-6.00pm
Lots of activities throughout the summer including trips out, tennis lessons and cookery. Monday 22nd July
Tuesday 23rd July
Friday 26th July
Wednesday 24th July
Thursday 25th July
Children’s Choice
Car Wash Thursday 1st August
Trip to Bestwood Lodge Friday 2nd August
£10 trip to Cleethorpes
Cooking Puddings
Thursday 8th August
Friday 9th August
Monday 29th July
Tuesday 30th July
Wednesday 31st July
Cookery week Cakes
Bread
Scones
Monday 5th August
Tuesday 6th August
Wednesday 7th August
Dance Lesson
Children’s choice
Tennis 9:30 Dance Lesson
Robin Hood Festival (free)
Dance Show
Monday 12th August
Tuesday 13th August
Wednesday 14th August
Thursday 15th August
Friday 16th August
How be safe with fire
Children’s choice
Trip to Gedling play days
Wet and Wild
Tennis 9.30am Sports Day
Monday 19th August
Tuesday 20th August
Wednesday 21st August
Thursday 22nd August
Friday 23rd August
Messy day
Making cakes for charity
Wet and Wild
Tennis 9.30am Trip to StoneDen Building bridge City Farm
(only 24 children)
Monday 26th August
Tuesday 27th August
Wednesday 28th August
Thursday 29th August
Friday 30th August
-Bank HolidayClosed
Children’s choice
Tennis 9.30am Water play
Games and quiz day
Trip to Woodthorpe Park
Wednesday 4th September
Thursday 5th September
Creative Day
Picnic in Arnold Park
Tuesday Monday 2nd September 3rd September £3.00 Bowling Tennis 9.30am End of summer Trip party
Friday 6th September
Prices Full day: £27.35
Short Day: 9:00am–3:30pm: £22.75 Half day: £17.00 Breakfast, a home cooked meal and tea provided depending on the session attended
Please contact Jenny or Nicola to book a place
Children’s Choice
Leo’s Den in Arnold Mill Primary School grounds (access via Bestwood Avenue);
tel no 0115 9673229; website address leoschildrensnursery.co.uk; email address info@leoschildrensnursery.co.uk
Ella’s Teen Talk:
Handling Money
We all know there’s nothing worse than making plans with friends and being forced to cancel them because our pockets are empty. I’m personally fed up of hearing my parents tell me that “money doesn’t Ella Higginbotham aged 15 grow on trees” (what a silly saying, it’s a bit obvious isn’t it!) when the majority of us under 16s can’t get jobs, but we really don’t want to miss out on a social life: we can’t win! When our purses are sparse there are just a few little things we can do to make sure we aren’t completely broke: 1) Get a Terramundi money pot- its saves money and looks pretty, genius! It’s different because what you put in you can’t get out until it’s full up and ready to be smashed. So you know that random change lying in your jean pocket or in the bottom of your bag? just chuck it into the terramundi and before you know it it’s time to smash it and you have a whole load of cash. Plus you get the added bonus of getting the hammer and whacking it open; it’s a lot of fun or can act as an excellent stress release which is perfect for all our teenage traumas! 2) Don’t buy food and drink-starve! No but seriously if you’re going for a day out in town or in the park don’t waste money on buying food, just take it with you. Wrap up a sandwich at home because it’s just as yummy and completely free! 3) Do little jobs- you’ve got to break the teen catchphrase of “can’t be bothered” (however heart-breaking it may be) and don’t be lazy, it only takes ten minutes to wash some pots or iron a few pairs of jeans. Ask your parents for just 50p every now and then by helping around the house and it will all add up. Oh and don’t forget the puppy dog eyes if you’re really desperate. 4) Compare where you shop- don’t buy the first thing you see. You can probably get the same thing elsewhere for a much better price. Be patient and window shop for a bit until you find the ideal, cheap purchase. 5) Babysit- it’s a doddle (Hopefully!) You get paid to spend your evening watching TV whilst the kids are in bed, plus everyone tells you to help yourself so that means free food! You can’t go wrong! You or your parents must know families with young kids so ask around and do a good job of it; that way word gets around and you will eventually have loads of Next business. It’s the little things that you can do to make sure you’ve always got some money spare to do the things that you want to do. Keep it sensible and realistic and you should never be searching for scraps of money around your bedroom again because, trust me, that’s a lost battle.
issue: Handling Parents... especially at Christmas!
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Choosing the right secondary education for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make in supporting their development into young adulthood.
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Then Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is the place for you! We are situated near Arnold town centre and are easily accessible by local bus services. Christ the King is an academy for the whole community. We welcome applications for places from parents of children who have not attended our partner primaries or who are not Catholic but whose parents wish them to be educated in the caring Christian Community. Indeed, the governing body offer places to such students annually and we celebrate this diversity.
If you are unable to attend the evening, please contact us. There are a limited number of places for a tour of the academy during the mornings of 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th September 2013. If you are still unable to attend, but would like to receive a brochure, please contact the school.
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7JZ Telephone: 0115 955 6262 Email: office@christtheking.notts.sch.uk Web: www.christtheking.notts.sch.uk
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At Arnold Library : August - September 2013 RHYME, RATTLE AND ROLL.... This event will still take place from 10:30 - 11am during the Summer Holidays. ART EXHIBITION In September landscape artist Paul Searson will be displaying his working in our Gallery. READING CAFÉ... This is open every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12 noon. We have a themed Café once a month (excluding August) 11h September: Recommended Reads. THE KNIT AND NATTER CAFE This is open every Monday from 2.00-3.30 pm. Come along to knit, natter, borrow books and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee + biscuit for 50p! INTERESTED IN LOCAL HISTORY? From 1.30pm - 4pm on Thursday 29th August and 26th September our Local Studies Librarian Ursula Ackrill will be in our local history section to help with local or family history enquires.
THE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: CREEPY HOUSE
Throughout August until 7th September all Libraries will continue to host The Summer Reading Challenge: Creepy House. If your children haven’t already signed up, then they can still register. This challenge is aimed at children aged 4 – 12 years. MUNGLER CARD SWAP SHOPS Like last year, children will receive Mungler cards for reading books, as part of the Summer Reading challenge. So every Saturday from 1.30pm-2.30pm from 27th July until 7th September we will hold a ‘Mungler Card Swap Shop’ so that children can exchange any duplicate cards that they have. CREEPY HOUSE ACTIVITY Join Andy Newbound for a Creepy House inspired activity on Monday 12th August 10.30am-11.30 am. This event will take place in Arnold Library’s meeting room and, as such, will be ticketed. Tickets are free and can be collected from Arnold library. This event is suitable for 4-11 year olds. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT AUGUST Throughout August we shall be holding various activities inspired by this years Summer Reading Challenge theme; The Creepy House. Each event will feature a story and a craft activity, and will be suitable for 4-11 year olds. You don’t have to book, just come along on the day! We do ask that parents remain with their children for the activities: Ghostly Puppets on Friday 2nd August from 2pm-2.45pm; Pop-Up Monster Cards on Monday 5th August from 2pm-2.45pm; Creepy Masks on Wednesday 14th August from 11am-11.45am; Creepy Critters on Wednesday 21st August from 11am-11.45am. Arnold Library, Front Street, Arnold NG5 7EE T: 0115 9202247 Mon & Fri 9am - 6pm; Tue & Thur 9am - 7pm; Wed & Sat 9am - 4pm arnoldlibrary@nottscc.gov.uk | www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries We look forward to your visit!
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a helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Breathe Easy - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. The Nottingham
North Branch welcomes people from Arnold, Gedling, Carlton, Mapperley & Sherwood areas. We meet the 2nd Thurs each month at St Georges Comm Centre, Victoria St, Netherfield at 1.30pm. Further info from Jim Bennett 847 7639. Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Notts Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com
ADHD - a support group for parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.
Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call
07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, faceto-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: david. hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org.
Dyslexia Action Nottingham - support for literacy and numeracy difficulties by specialist teachers. Adults and children welcome, we can help with dyslexia, dyscalculia & other learning difficulties. We can provide revision techniques, study skills, organisation & memory strategies fro school or the workplace. We can also do assessments & training. Please phone 0300 303 8350 for further details & a free consultation.
Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@ frameworkha.org Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie. org.uk/helper for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153
Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or
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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
Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - meet the last Friday every month, 11am -1pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact the Arthritis Care Office: 0115 952 5522.
Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.
Sherwood Lunch Club - £3.20 for a 3 course meal with tea or coffee. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 9621153. 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 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 Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm. 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
a helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. Hard of Hearing/Deafened - for anyone who has a hearing loss & communicates in spoken English, Nottinghamshire
Deaf Society runs a monthly Hard of Hearing Social Group (4th Friday, 10am-2pm) & evening lip-reading classes (next course starts 3rd Nov). For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: rachael. ravenlock@nottsdeaf.org.uk Contact the Elderly - are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Arnold Work Club - Meets every Tuesday 1pm-3pm at Arnold Library. Meet others looking for work, build new contacts, share experiences, get advice on interveiws/CV’s etc. For more details call 07775588756 or email: denise.stephenson@nottscc.gov.uk
Kings Money Advice Centre - offers free, impartial debt advice. Please go to www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399. Carewatch in Nottingham - is a friendship centre for over 55’s living in the Nottingham area. We are open weekdays
from 9.30am - 2.30pm & offer hot meals, drinks & snacks as well as activities like easy exercise, card making, speakers, bingo & party days. Based at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Westville Gardens, off Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 4QF. Tel: 0115 9856959 Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. We meet 6.30pm-8.30pm every 2nd Wed at Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm)
Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page)
Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To
find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com
Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out.
Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Wednesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk
NOTTINGHAM ORGAN SOCIETY For the very best in modern organ and keyboard music come along to
the Bonington Theatre, Arnold 1st Monday in the month 7.30pm Tickets from the box office
Tel: 0115 967 0114
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PIANO PLAYER
An Arnold Care Home is looking for a volunteer piano player once a month to accompany a sing-a -long. If you can help please call Ann on: 0115 926 2368
Nottingham Centre (National Trust)
Summer Update
This year hasn’t offered the best of summers, but members of the Nottingham Centre have been making the most of it. Excursions have included Ely Cathedral, Dudley and Moseley Old Hall, and Scampton Hall and Gardens. Future trips include Ickworth in August and Burton Constable in September. Members of the Garden Group had a great day out at RHS Harlow Carr, the most northerly RHS garden, near Harrogate, and in July visited the St. Ann’s Allotments in Nottingham. The Local and Family History Group also offers a variety of excursions throughout the year, and, in common with all Nottingham Centre outings, there is usually considerable emphasis placed on food (coffee breaks, lunch breaks, WI teas) so no one is likely to faint from lack of nourishment. Like walking? Various walks are arranged throughout the summer, with a minibus providing transport to exotic locations further afield. The Centre also offers short break holidays. The October holiday includes Covent Garden, a backstage tour, The Musical Museum and Greenwich – there’s a lot to look forward to! The winter programme of talks resumes at the Mechanics in September, starting on Thursday 12th with a talk at 2.15pm by Stephen Flinders: ‘Stanton – Gone but not Forgotten.’ This will be followed on Thursday 26th at 7.30pm by a talk by Peter Hammond: ‘So you Think You Know Nottingham, (pt 2).’ The Nottingham Centre is a friendly organisation affiliated to National Trust, and you must be a NT member to join. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact Heather Brooks for more information, tel. 0115 9436272, email: heatherbro@aol.com or visit the website:www. nottinghamnt.co.uk
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Garden Delights Dover Beck Flower Club
The Dover Beck Flower Club have had an exciting few weeks! First they had a massively successful evening with NAFAS national demonstrator Bill Dixon and this was followed up by a garden evening in the grounds of Mapperley Old Hall. This took place at the garden of one of the committee members and as you can see was very much enjoyed. The delicious supper was provided by Judith Naylor and then members were able to wander around to view the delightful gardens of Mapperley Old Hall. There is no meeting in August but the autumn programme begins in September with Pat Billing “Angles and Tangles” on Thursday September 19th. All are welcome, doors open at 7pm and visitors pay £5. After the demonstration there will be a social time, a chance to partake of tea and a cake in aid of Macmillan before the arrangements are raffled off. If you would like more information on this friendly group of flower arrangers contact Carolyn 0115 9664771 or Glenise 0115 9267989.
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MUSICAL roundup If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming events. You just need to email us at: info@ng5.org.uk by the first Friday of the month. The Grand Central Chorus Foreign travel and an invitation to sing. The Chorus flew off to Canada on the 1st July for the long awaited International Convention being held in Toronto. The Chorus represented the British Barbershop Association and competed against the best Barbershop Choruses in the world. ‘The standard in North America is very high with the top choruses scoring over 95%, a standard which has never been reached by any UK chorus.’ says Zac Booles Chorus Director. ‘We are competing against the best in the world and hope to make everyone back home proud.’
On their return the Chorus members invite you to join them at an Open Evening on Wednesday, 4th September, 2013, to hear them sing the competition songs and to join them on the risers and learn the basics of four part harmony in the Barbershop style. It will be held at the usual rehearsal venue, Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ at 7.15pm. If interested contact Martin on 07855270803, 01664410400 or e-mail publicity.gcc@ gmail.com. See the website www. Grandcentralchorus.com for further information. Weekly rehearsals will resume on the 17th July, 2013. Observers always welcome.
The Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass band had the privilege to play at the Armed Forces Day event that was held at Bridgford Park, West Bridgford. The concert that was part of a full day of entertainment by various local groups and entertainers with a theme of “Proms in the Park”. The band, conducted by Musical Director Paul Whyley and wearing their new uniforms for the first time in public, were on top form and entertained a large audience with a wide selection of music. This event starts a very busy summer season for the band who are trying to raise funds for their trip to Cheltenham where they will play as the Midlands third section champions in the national finals against other regional champions from across the country. A band spokesman said, “It is a fine balance to raise the substantial funds for this prestigious contest while continuing to supporting the community with their local events.”
Some of the events that feature the band are. Victoria Embankment Riverside - 4th August Eric Coats Evening - Central Methodist Church Hucknall - 14th September 7pm National Finals - Cheltenham - 22nd September For all information about the band please contact: Musical Director Paul Whyley 07811448676 or Band Secretary Jenny Barrow 07852976617.
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Sell your unwanted items for FREE. Call 0115 926 9777 ONZA BIRD Trial bike. 2010 model (black and red). 20” wheels. Cost £450. Hardly used. £150. 07800 633101
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0115 854 2508 Single Bed. With 2 drawers. Including pillows & quilt. £250. 0115 926 4700 Spanish Table. 110” x 32”. £700. 0115 926 4700 Small stool. £1. 0115 926 4700 BOSCH Garden Shredder. AXT2000HP
Silent garden shredder. Excellent condition extremely low usage - perfect working order £95. 01773 716878 Wickes Portable Air Conditioner. 9KBTU, with instructions. Hardly used. £50. 0115 979
7074 AA Pressure Washer. With instructions. £20. 0115 979 7074 Micro Pigmentation Single Cartridge Machine. Brand new. Can be used for semipermanent makeup & tatoooing. Cost around £1500. For sale @ £650ono (or less for collection & cash). 07799 180117 Laguna Gas BBQ. 2 burner gas bbq with side burner. Brand New. £60. 07521 706988
Massage Mat. With 5 different motors. Suitable for chair or flat on floor. Hardly used. £15. 01623 407025
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Hunky Dory Special Occasion Card Collection. New, unused. £18. 0115 962 1929 Greetings Inserts for Hunky Dory Special Occasion Card Collection. New, unused. £8. 0115 962 1929 Kawai KX1000 Organ & Stool. Includes instruction manuals. £400 ovno. 07891 136093 Complete Fireplace - including gas fire. Dark wooden surround. Tiled inset. Maroon background with floral pattern. £60. 0771 546
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Animal Accident Rescue Unit lifeline telephone number for dealing with animals in distress is 0115-932 1555. For non-urgent queries and information, email us at admin@ aaru.org.uk, visit www.animalaccident.org. uk, or by post to PO Box 5414, Burton Joyce, Nottingham NG14 5DT. Reg Charity No 701405 Vat No 916306634
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Gedling Borough Council.........0115 901 3901 Notts County Council...............0844 980 8080 Council Tax...............................0115 901 3950 Housing Benefits......................0115 901 3970 Waste & Recycling...................0115 901 3621 Tax Credits...............................0845 300 3900 Leisure Centres Arnold.......................................0115 956 0733 Redhill......................................0115 956 9996 Carlton......................................0115 987 2333 Calverton..................................0115 901 3800 Richard Herrod Centre.............0115 961 2949 Southglade...............................0115 915 1595 Police........................................101 QMC Hospital...........................0115 924 9924 City Hospital.............................0115 969 1169 NHS Direct................................0845 4647 Emergency Utilities Electric.....................................0800 056 8090 Gas...........................................0800 111 999 Water........................................0800 783 4444
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Index of Advertisers Accountants/Bookeepers 1 For All Accounting 75 Alan’s Accounting 72 JR Accounting 71 Paul Keenan 75 Select Accountancy 73 Victorious Accounting 72 Aerials/TV’s/Home Cinema 1st Astral Aerials 32 Phil Chapman 53 TV Confused 49 Bathrooms & Kitchens GB Drury Haydn Interiors Kitchen Design Studio Kitchen Lab Rightlove Bathrooms Vin Rouge
28 33 26 37 42 21
Beauty / Nails Joannas Nails & Co Tees Mobile Threading
54 55 55
Beer/Real Ale/Cider Sales Flipping Good Beer Shop 7 Bed & Breakfasts Willow House B & B
7
Bedrooms/Wardrobes Haydn Interiors KDS Vin Rouge
33 26 21
Building Services / Roofers AKJ Contracts 50 Arnold Building Services 22 Arnold Building & Roofing 41 B & P Paving 18 Brownz Builders 30 Canterburys 16,52 C n D Properties 44 C M Ellis 53 Ernehale Roofing 22 Hudsons Roofing 51 Nottm Roofing 24 Roberts Builders 28 Roofer Mick 39 SBS 39 PG Stapleton 17 Traditional Roofing 31 John White Builders 38 Business Opportunities Daybrook Business Ctre 71 Synergy 73 Car Repairs / Service / MOT Arnold Garage 87 Dent Devils 21 Dent Reflex 19 Care/Support Services Age UK
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Carpets/Carpet Fitter The Little Carpet Co
34
Catering/Cakes Bakes & Banquets
81
Chimney Sweeps Homesweep
17
Cleaning/Ironing Services Belle Casa 49 John Beresford 17 Dustbusters 33 MJ Cleaning 53 Complementary Therapies Bowen Therapy 54 Computer Repairs/Sales Gadget Man Jay 74 Micro Fusion 75 PCM - IT 71
Counselling/Psychotherapy Lasting Change 59 Crafts/Kids Activities Making It!
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Dance & Theatre Schools LA School of Dance 59 Start Dancin 59 Domestic Appliance Engineers/Sales Dave & Tony Farrell
38
Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains 16 Drive Cleaning Aqua Blast
2
Driving Schools E.B.B Driver Training
9
Electricians ARR Electrical Delectrix P.Kelliher DJ Hill LV Electrical MJC Electrical Perkins & Son
28 52 31 15 43 25 32
Equestrian Martins Farm
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Estate Agents/Lettings/New Homes Davidson Homes 35 I am Lettings 1 Lasting Impressions 45 Solos Residential 5 Fencing Premier Fencing
43
Financial Services Liberty Financial Surrenda Link
75 72
Flooring Brightwood Flooring
31
Home Improvements/Handyman AM Gardens & Handyman 53 House & Garden TLC 15 Jason Craddock 17 JJ Jobs 43 Man about the House 25 Marriotts 25 Tony Smith Handyman 31 S White 17
Restaurants/Bars/Pubs Home 3 The Longbow 6
House Clearances/Waste Removal Carters Waste 23 Dave the Rubbish Man 31
Social Clubs/Comm. Centres Arnold WMC 6
Hypnotherapy Lasting Change Brian Shipley
59 56
Joiners/Bespoke Timberwks Beecroft 16 DD Joinery & Property 23 JM Joinery 15 Martin’s Farm 24 Glen Myers 46 Hopewells Joinery 33 Mike Thompson 28 Leisure The Lost City
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Legal Services/Solicitors Barker Evans 79 Loft Ladders/Conversions More Than Loft Ladders 25 Music Tuition Robert Doughty Pro Drum Tuition
9 9
Nurseries Busy Bees Leo’s Day Nurseries
63 67
Opticians/Optometrists Specsavers 88 Oven Cleaning/Repairs Oven Repairs 4U OvenU
39 23 41 47 17 43 50 39
Florists The Flower Shop
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Foot Health/Chiropody High St Foot Clinic Physio Direct Foot Clinic Suzanne Gratton Fisher
54 59 56
Painting & Decorating Glen Birch James P & D MJC Decor Phil Sargeant Paul Tinsley Nicola Tooley
Gas Engineers TherMix
32
Pest Control City Pest Control
17
Pet Care Crazy Paws
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Plastering N Bluff Richard Brooks C J Plastering GM Plastering Matt the Plasterer
22 30 47 16 15
Plumbing & Heating Agua Gas All Weathers B & M Plumbing P.Byrne MS Waterworks Woodthorpe P & H
30 29 22 46 17 23
Property Services DF Garden & Property Man About The House Roberts
19 25 28
Removals Andy
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Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping/Ponds All Grounds 43 AM Garden & Handyman 53 Aurora Landscapes 47 B & P Paving 18 Carters Landscapes 23 DF Garden & Property 19 Fusion Garden Creations 38 Heatherview Landscapes 30 Littlegreen Landscapes 32 Marriotts 25 W.R.S 47 Glass Specialist Sines Glass
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Hairdressing/Barbers Joannas
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Health / Fitness Arnold Leisure Centre Body Masters Energy Fitness Midlands Kickboxing TEK Kickboxing
59 54 57 58 56
Schools Arnold Hill Christ The King
63 69
Sheds Mr Sheds
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Soft Play Centres Mousetrap
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Tiling/Tile Shops EMC Tiles Grout & About
48 47
Trade Directories Age UK
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Travel Agents Forest Travel
7
Tree Surgeons Charnwood Squirrel Tree Services W.R.S
29 15 47
Tuition/Courses/Training Kip McGrath 61 Kumon 65 The Core Centre 13 Upholstery/Fabric P & J Upholstery
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Vets Arnwood Vets
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Watches/Jewellery Simon Trumper
9
Windows/Doors/Fascias Apollo Windows 27 K & A Windows 49 Sky View Windows 41 Window/Conservatory Cleaning JWS
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