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Quite often I buy a whole chicken which can easily provide my family with three delicious meals and plenty of stock for freezing and making into soups and stews. These recipes are equally delicious with left over roast chicken, however I find poaching the bird keeps the meat moist. For a 2kg chicken (£7.40 from Beechdale Butchers)- place it in a large saucepan and add 1 carrot, 1 onion (halved), 10 peppercorns and 2 bay leaves. Cover with water, bring the lidded pan to the boil and simmer for about 1hr 30 mins. Remove the chicken and cool. Drain the cooking liquid. This is great stock and can be frozen in plastic soup containers. Then get all the meat off the bones and divide up for the recipes.
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South Indian Curry Sauce
2 tbsp sunflower oil 4 cloves garlic - finely chopped 2” piece ginger - peeled & grated 1 tsp mustard seeds 2 onions - finely chopped 12 curry leaves 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 3 or 4 green chillies - chopped 4 tomatoes - chopped 400ml coconut milk 350g chopped chicken salt to taste chopped coriander
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Heat the oil in a large shallow pan. Add mustard seeds, when they start to pop add onions, garlic, ginger & curry leaves. Cook gently until onions are soft. Add turmeric, coriander & chillies. Cook for a minute then add chopped tomatoes and salt and 2 tbsp water. Stir well and cook until tomatoes are soft (about 10 mins). Add the coconut milk and chicken, stir well and warm through. Serve with chopped coriander. (serves 4-6)
Chicken & Chorizo Pasta Sauce
225g chorizo -sliced 1 onion - finely chopped 1 tbsp tomato puree 2 400g tins tomatoes 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped 1 green chilli - finely chopped 300g cooked shredded chicken tabasco (optional) salt & black pepper
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In a non stick large pan fry the chorizo slices until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and put to one side. Add onion, garlic and chilli to the pan and cook gently in the oil from the chorizo until onion is soft. Add the tomato puree and cook for 2 mins then add the tinned tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and chicken to the pan and warm through. Season to taste. For a bit more heat add a dash of tabasco. Serve with pasta. (serves 4)
Chicken Noodles
1ltr chicken stock 225g shredded chicken 1” ginger - grated 1 clove garlic - finely chopped 300g noodles - any you like 2 tbsp frozen peas 3 spring onions 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 red chilli - sliced (optional) 2 pak choi - cut base & use whole leaves
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Heat the stock in a large pan. Add the garlic and ginger. Bring to the boil then simmer for 5 mins. Add noodles, peas, spring onions, pak choi, chicken, soy sauce and simmer for 5 mins. Divide between two bowls. If using, sprinkle with chilli to serve. (serves 2)
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Fingers crossed this year we will get lucky with the weather. There are plenty of events listed in the magazine (and on the website) to keep you busy over the next couple of months whatever the weather. Also in this edition win tickets to some fabulous shows and cook some recession busting recipes all from one chicken! As always please keep in touch with any community news. We love to hear from you. Happy Reading Ali, Cat & Sarah
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Dorket Head Farm, Arnold, NG5 8PU Approx 2000 healthy animals are put to sleep every week in the UK Low cost speying & neutering schemes for pets available in the Nottingham area Helen@preventunwantedpets.co.uk reg charity: 702569
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Readers are invited to what promises to be a fabulous night out - whilst helping a Nottinghamshire animal charity help vulnerable animals. Incredibly, ‘Elvis’ is due to perform at Lowdham Village Hall at 7pm on Saturday 15 June! Tickets are just £10 each including a light supper, with the audience invited to bring their own drinks. Contact Lorraine on 07530-023543 for tickets – the profits from which all help the charity. Bargain-hunters meanwhile can enjoy browsing and getting something unique – again whilst helping the charity. Eve, the owner of Farnsfield Vintage Emporium, has kindly offered Animal Accident Rescue Unit space in her shop to fundraise. Good condition china, ornaments, books, curios are all welcome. In addition, unwanted display units or cases and tables are needed to display the goods. Can you help with either? If so, please contact Bernice on 01623-847225 (evenings and weekends), or via email at admin@aaru.org.uk. All fundraising helps animals such as sweet cat, Bugsy who was rescued in a very poor state as a stray in late 2012. After dedicated care from Animal Accident Rescue Unit volunteers, he is feeling much better. Aged somewhere between 6 to 12 years old, he is neutered, vaccinated, flea and worm treated, micro-chipped and littertrained. As an FIV positive cat, he must live indoors but is still a truly lovely cat and deserves a chance as he makes a perfect companion to someone with a quieter home! To find out more about him, please ring 0115920 5172 after 6.30pm or email admin@aaru. org.uk with your contact details and postcode. Please note this telephone number must not be used for any other enquiry including non emergency calls. For general information and all other matters, please call the charity’s lifeline number 0115932 1555.
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A Funeral Service With A Difference Arnold resident Stacey Dawe has recently completed training to become an Independent Funeral Celebrant with the UK College of Celebrancy. Said Stacey “In today’s society fewer people find themselves associated to a particular church yet many hold onto either some form of spiritual or religious beliefs. When it comes to organising a funeral quite often only a religious service or more atheist style humanist service is offered, whereas an Independent Celebrant will tailor a funeral to respect the family’s wishes making it personal and meaningful to capture the true essence, personality and character of the loved one.
The most important part of the service is that each tribute is created individually and personalised for the person who has died. I spend a lot of time with the bereaved families prior to the funeral to learn as much as possible about their loved one and I actively encourage all those who wish to take part in the service to do so, by way of spoken, written or musical tribute, or alternatively families may like to participate simply by choosing appropriate music, readings or poems”. Stacey says her service will truly celebrate the life of the person who has died, whilst at the same time sensitively acknowledging the grief of those left behind. You can get further information from Stacey at:
www.staceydawe.vp.web.co.uk Tel: 07818 650623 Email sd12@btinternet.com
COMPETITION WINNERS..... Well done to
Elaine Tooley who won tickets to see Midnight Tango, Mrs S Oldham who won our Easter Egg Hunt & Mr Clarke who won Walking with Dinosaurs tickets. Thanks to our competition sponsors: The Theatre Royal, Nottingham & the Capital FM Arena
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Connecting you with traders you can trust Alzheimer’s Society in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are looking to recruit volunteers for the side by side befriending service which offers one to one support to people in the early stages of dementia. If you are able to give 2 hours a week on a regular basis and would like to know more about the role of the volunteer befriender or other volunteer opportunities then please contact the Volunteer Officer on 0115 9343800. Or email volsnottinghamshire@ alzheimers.org.uk
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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
Alison: 0115 962 1153.
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
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Reform Church Hall, Edwards Lane
Have you got 4 hours to spare every other Friday? We need people to help with preparing a light lunch, followed by an interesting speaker. With several outings during the year we also need minibus drivers to pick up & drop off members. For more information please call: 0115 9626410.
Are you approaching retirement? We are a Nottingham based charity offering help & advice to people approaching retirement. Courses are monthly, next courses:
24-26 June & 22-24 July
(book in advance, meals included, small charge)
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a helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people top know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. Hard of Hearing/Deafened - for anyone who has a hearing loss & communicates in spoken English, Nottinghamshire
Deaf Society runs a monthly Hard of Hearing Social Group (4th Friday, 10am-2pm) & evening lip-reading classes (next course starts 3rd Nov). For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: rachael. ravenlock@nottsdeaf.org.uk Contact the Elderly - are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Arnold Work Club - Meets every Tuesday 1pm-3pm at Arnold Library. Meet others looking for work, build new contacts, share experiences, get advice on interveiws/CV’s etc. For more details call 07775588756 or email: denise.stephenson@nottscc.gov.uk Kings Money Advice Centre - offers free, impartial debt advice. Please go to www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399.
Carewatch in Nottingham - is a friendship centre for over 55’s living in the Nottingham area. We are open weekdays from 9.30am - 2.30pm & offer hot meals, drinks & snacks as well as activities like easy exercise, card making, speakers, bingo & party days. Based at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Westville Gardens, off Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 4QF. Tel: 0115 9856959 Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661
Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. We meet 6.30pm-8.30pm every 2nd Wed at Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out.
Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on 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
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Nottinghamshire Hospice: could they help you? Nottinghamshire Hospice provides palliative care, free of charge, to adults diagnosed with any life limiting illness through their Day Therapy and Hospice at Home services. Do you know anyone that would benefit from… Attending Day Therapy • For patients considered to be in last 12 months of their life • Patients are collected from their home • Activities arranged by the creative therapist • 3 course nutritional lunch provided • Hospice registered counsellor available to patients and their families • Complementary Therapists offering a wide range of therapies Patients are supported by registered nurses and palliative nursing assistants. There is also a Hospice physician on site. Receiving Hospice at Home Service • For patients with a prognosis of 6 months or less • Supported by registered nurses and senior healthcare assistants • Enables patients to be cared for in their own home • Supports family/carers by giving them respite • Care provided 365 days per year dependent upon needs Hospice at Home nurses work in partnership with district nurses and other community services. If you, or anyone you know would benefit from our Day Therapy or Hospice at Home services and meets the criteria, please telephone 0115 910 1008 or email info@nottshospice.org (Registered Charity No. 509759)
Vernon Coaker MP Shows His Support For The ‘Keep Trade Local’ Campaign Vernon is passionate about keeping local businesses at the heart of our community and is delighted that the Federation of Small Businesses is reviving the ‘Keep Trade Local’ campaign. He recently had a productive meeting with Natalie Gasson (pictured below), the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Development Manager of the FSB, to discuss the campaign and find out what progress is being made.
The Federation of Small Businesses has said that a priority for small firms is parking. Here schemes such as the two hours free parking, introduced by Gedling Borough Council, make a real difference in keeping independent firms alive and Vernon wants to see more done to ensure that our high streets are vibrant and successful. Whether it’s our local market, greengrocer or butcher it is important that we support our local stores so that our town centres can thrive. Please shop locally and support our local businesses. The Federation of Small Business are also asking you to take photos of your favourite shops and shopkeepers and send them to Natalie Gasson, FSB Development Manager natalie.gasson@fsb.org.uk, to tell everyone how great your local shops are and why you like to shop there, and to tweet about them including #keeptradelocal.
The continued decline of the high street is putting businesses at risk. Through its Keep Trade Local campaign, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is encouraging businesses to work together to make their local high street the place to visit, and to make people understand that they must use the high street or face losing it for good.
Vernon Coaker Member of Parliament for Gedling 2A Parkyn Road, Daybrook Nottingham NG5 6BG Email: vernon.coaker.mp@parliament.uk Tel: 0115 920 4224 Fax: 0115 920 4500 Please get in touch if you think I can help To advertise call 07817609444 or email: info@ng5.org.uk
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Why should I consider setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney? Lasting Power of Attorney is not just for the elderly. We know that we should write a will, but few people are aware that they should also consider a Lasting Power of Attorney. People sometimes take it for granted that they will be able to look after their own every day affairs and make decisions for themselves. Sadly the ability to do this often decreases as we grow older. This could be for a number of reasons such as an accident, physical illness or the onset of a metal illness; all of which could result in you having difficulties in managing your day to day affairs. Lasting Powers of Attorney are designed to be recognised by banks, financial institutions, care homes and local authorities as well as tax and pensions authorities. Although this is something that we do not like to think about, these difficulties can be overcome by the preparation of one document, a Lasting Power of Attorney. It is a serious and powerful document about which you will want straightforward and down to earth legal advice. A Lasting Power of Attorney gives someone you trust, usually a relative or friend, the power and legal authority to act on your behalf in the event that you aren’t able to do so for yourself. There are safeguards to make sure your wishes are carried out and you
will have peace of mind in knowing that these tasks will be undertaken by someone of your choosing. If you do not have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place and later become mentally incapacitated, your husband, wife, children or other relatives may face long delays and considerable expense in applying to the Court of Protection to get access and take control of your finances. Local firm QualitySolicitors Yates & Co have introduced a scheme to encourage local people to plan ahead by considering setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney. Concerned by the general lack of awareness of this issue, we have put together a very special offer to help people with the documents and the complete registration process. Present this advert to claim a full £50* discount against our usual costs.
John Palmer is a wills and probate executive at QualitySolicitors Yates & Co
For more information, please get in touch to see how we can help you:
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Arnold Local Area Forum is a partnership of local authorities, community groups, agencies and organisations operating in the Arnold area. Hello, Members of the Arnold Local Area Forum have been very busy and hugely successful in delivering their individual projects. Just to mention a couple – the Science on Stage crew did an absolutely fantastic job on working with local schools and delivering a really enjoyable show titled “Little Blue” to a houseful audience at the Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. This work provides a unique opportunity for local children to learn a new skill and most importantly perform to an audience of 100’s – not many children would have that in their CV’s. Secondly, the Arnold Art society hold regular meetings at the Pondhills Community Centre, and I have been extremely impressed by the high artistic talents of their members who have created many fantastic pieces of art – do visit their website for more information – www.art4arnold.com.
Issue No. 15
In This Issue Introduction Reviving Old Memories Nottingham Postcard Club The Arnold Open Arnold Local History Group AKRAs Fun Day New Women’s Writing Group Arnold Library
As we move into the summer and hopefully warmer weather, we can look forward to a huge number of free events starting with the Arnold Carnival on 14th and 15th June at Arnot Hill Park. The ALAF team will be in the arts and crafts marquee and do come and chat to us about our work and how you can become more involved. The next free event will be the AKRA Fun Day on the 29th June. This day is also the National Armed Forces day with the focus of the nation’s attention being on Nottingham which will host several events that are likely to be attended by a Member of the Royal family as well as Member of Parliament – please check the local media and council websites for further information that will be released closer to the date. The Arnold in Bloom team looks forward to hearing from budding gardeners who can enter their gardens in the annual competition. New Writers UK, members of ALAF are in partnership with Gedling Borough Council staging Arnold’s first Book festival from 12th to 14th July in Arnot Hill Park and Gedling Civic Centre. Over the three days there will be a lively programme of free activities, workshops and talks from famous authors including: Karen Maitland, Helen Hollick, Alison Moore, Michael Cox, and Stephen Booth. This is definitely a “not to be missed” event. For further information, please contact Julie Malone on 07969 516158 or email Julie@newwritersuk.co.uk. Finally, do take the initiative to volunteer and become involved in many of the local activities that will bring untold benefits to not only yourself but also local communities. Carol Pepper, Chairman of ALAF The Arnold Local Area Forum pages are sponsored through the: Nottinghamshire County Council Division Fund allocation of Councillors
Reviving Old Memories On Tuesday afternoon April 26th 2013, The Bonnington Theatre Arnold, presented a showing of the film Saturday Night and Sunday morning. Over Eighty Five People attended, selected on a first come first served basis. Its no exaggeration to say, that everyone enjoyed themselves immensely, renewing past friendships over a cup of tea and refreshments, whilst taking in and sharing the pleasurable social atmosphere of this unique occasion. 'Ay up Mi Duck' came not only from the mouth of Albert Finney the principal star of the film, but was heard more pronounced amongst the happy throng, vocalized as it was "in local Arnold dialect." Local Churches that supported the event included: Kings Church Arnold; The Beacon Church Arnold, and Arnold Methodist Church. Residents of Milton Court Arnold and members of the Arnold History Group were also present. A voluntary collection made on the day, amounted to £66.14p and was presented at a later date to 'Churches Together' based in Daybrook. Organizing such an event, gives an enormous amount of pleasure and satisfaction, and at the end of the afternoon’s entertainment, enthusiastic calls were made! "Can we do it again?" Yes we can, and it’s planned for late Summer or early Autumn. So, watch this space for further details. Councillor John M. Parr, Mapperley Plains Ward, Gedling Borough Council
Nottingham Postcard Club At their next meeting on Tuesday June 11th there will be a popular speaker Ron Stammers from the Alfreton Postcard and Philatelic Club will give a presentation on the work of the artist A R Quinton. The meeting in July will be an outside visit which has proved extremely popular and is already fully booked. There will be no meeting in August. The Postcard Club meets at 7.45pm in the Meeting Room, Arnold Library with plenty of free car parking close by.
The Arnold Open If you are an enthusiastic artist, but
thought no-one would be interested in your work, or that it would be expensive to exhibit your work, then think again! In 2011, we launched The Arnold Open, an invitation to exhibit, in The Gallery, your work during August. There is a small fee. Please contact Arnold library or Pam Gallagher for more details. arnold.library@nottscc.gov.uk pamela.gallagher@nottscc.gov.uk T:0115 9202247
Gedling Book Festival – July 12th, 13th, 14th 2013
Arnold Local History Group
Gedling Borough Council, in association with New Writers UK, have created their first annual Book Festival which will be held at Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, NG5 6LU. Participating will be authors of various genres, publishers and other literary specialists on the themed days : History - 12th, Children’s Day - 13th and Crime - 14th. The event finale will be the presentation, for the twenty finalists of the New Writers UK ‘Silver Scribes’ short story competition for people over the age of 55, of their published books. Free admission, refreshments, free parking. For more information on the Gedling Book Festival including workshops, talks and guest speakers, please visit www.newwritersuk.co.uk or the Gedling Borough Council website.
The Club continues to meet at Bonington House, (the Labour Club) on Arnold High Street. On Tuesday 18th June 2013, starting at 7pm prompt there will be a presentation by John Glover on “Brewing in Nottinghamshire”. There will be no meeting in July or August. However, the Club will have a stand at the Arnold Carnival. Should you require any further details regarding to two above clubs please contact John Ward on 0115 925 5627
AKRA’s Fun day
New Women’s Writing Group
AKRA is still working hard on projects that need attention, and they are always interested in hearing from local residents of your ideas for the improving the community and or new services.
Ever thought ‘I could write that’ when you’ve read a book or poem? Yes?
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It is their annual community Fun Day on Saturday the 29th June 2013 from 1 pm to 4 pm in the Beacon Baptist Church Hall and car park, Killisick Community Centre and Killisick field. There will be arena events, information stands with a range of activities for the youngsters which are FREE. Look forward to seeing you there. AKRA is a small friendly group and is looking for new members. They meet every other month and the meeting lasts about an hour and a half. The meetings are held in the Beacon Baptist Church Hall where existing and new members can be sure of a warm welcome. Please call AKRA on 07837952778 and leave a message. Someone will get back to you.
Then our New Women’s Writing Group is just the place for you. A small group of women get together in the library Meeting Room from 2.30-4.00 on the last Thursday of the month. They share their thoughts and writing on a particular subject, that was decided at the previous meeting. Their philosophy is, if you can tell it, you can record it. Someone’s words or experiences can trigger lots of memories, so they share them too! They don’t write volumes, just a few paragraphs or a set number of words. The next meeting in June, has the theme ‘Picnics’ in 100 words. Have a go yourself, then join them on 27/6/13 at 2,30 in Arnold Library Meeting Room.
At Arnold Library : June - July 2013 Local History…
Do you have questions or need some guidance? On the last Thursday of the month, our Local Studies Librarian, holds a surgery, in the local studies area, between 1.30-4.00.
Alternatively, email her on ursula.ackrill@nottscc.gov.uk Try IT
We have regular lessons in basic computer skills, but did you know that we also have lessons on Ancestry, Facebook & Twitter? These sessions are for 1 hour and are free, but you will need basic computer skills.
Rattle, Rhyme & Roll
This takes place every Tuesday & Thursday, in the children’s library. From 10.30–11.00, the library rings with the sound of music!! Come along, bring your child (0-3years) and sing your heart out! The sessions carry on through the summer holidays. Due to the popularity of Tuesday’s session, we issue tickets from 10 a.m.
Reading Café
On June 12th, at 10.30, Charlotte Strong (librarian) will join us for a discussion on Young Adult authors/literature. July 10th at 10.30, Carole Thompson, a Café regular, will be leading a discussion on Victorian authors and the depravities of the Victorian Era. All are welcome to this free event, 50p for tea/coffee and biscuit.
Summer Reading Challenge
July 13th, is the launch day of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. The theme is ‘Creepy House’. Ask in the library for more details and for information on summer holiday activities. (Available from July)
Wednesday Reading Group
We have a regular reading group that meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 2-4 p.m. This group meets in the Meeting Room to discuss the previous month’s title, then collects the next book to read. Come along to join them on June 5th or July 3rd. you’ll have a friendly welcome! Arnold Library, Front Street, Arnold NG5 7EE T: 0115 9202247 Mon & Fri 9am - 6pm; Tue & Thur 9am - 7pm; Wed & Sat 9am - 4pm arnold.library@nottscc.gov.uk | www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries We look forward to your visit!
Contact us:
If you represent a local group or are an individual who wishes to support the aims of the Forum, please contact us! We meet on a weekday evening every six weeks at the Gedling Civic Offices, Arnot Hill Park. Visit us at: www.arnoldforum.co.uk or contact: Carol Pepper on tel: 0115 926 5073 or email: carolpepper@talktalk.net Raj Sharma on tel. 0115 9774336 or email raj.sharma@nottscc.gov.uk
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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 Theatre, Dance & Drama - all ages, all styles. Professional teacher. Classes in Arnold town centre. For more info call Lorraine on 07816 209839 or 0115 920 3558.
Street Dance Classes - Culcha street dance for girls & The Force break dance classes for boys. Age 8 - 18yrs. Various times and venues. For more details call Gedling Borough Council on 0115 901 3605, email: arts&events@gedling.gov.uk or look on www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure
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
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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.
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Dance Divaz - Dance for fun to all the latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced at £3.50 each & are available from 3yrs to adults, held every Thurs at Bestwood Village Social Club. For individual class times see www.dancedivaz.co.uk, also NEW Street classes now open in Arnold on Friday with J from Groundhogs. For venue & time please call 07954 418481
Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap & Ballet Classes. Every Wednesday, Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www. marciajones.co.uk
The Boys Brigade- Arnold Methodist Church. Exciting activites for ages 6-18yrs. Contact Neil Keighery 0115 956 7383/neilkeighery@ntlworld.com or http://39nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk.
Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am|Stay’n’Play Wed 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for refreshments. Call 9150298.
Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me
Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered for children aged 30 mths upwards. Children from families welcome, with Scouts places available now.-Please contact Melanie on 07971 2nd all Arnold Beavers, Cubs, & Explorers Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Saunders Cubs Panther Grp 382837 for Tues more| information. 7-8.30pm Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Boys’ Brigade, 25th Nottingham Company - Every Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 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
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MUSICAL roundup The Grand Central chorus... An invitation to sing with us
It is still busy, busy, busy for the Chorus. After the sell out show at Loughborough in April, and the national convention in Bournemouth at the beginning of May. As current champions they did not compete, but opened and closed the competition and featured in shows on Saturday and Sunday. In July there is the international competition in Toronto. On Saturday the 8th June, there is another show at the Long Eaton Silver Prize Band Hall, Salisbury Street, NG10 1BA. It will feature the Chorus and two quartets, one of whom “Homespun” won a bronze medal at the recent convention and EMUS, the Erewash Musical Society Youth Group plus one other act to be announced. This is the last performance before the adventure in Toronto. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are £5 available from Bryan on 0115 946 3803. Sponsorship is still being sought from East Midland businesses. There are three levels, Gold (£1000) Silver (£500) and Bronze (250), Nelson on 07967091202 is the man to call if interested or e-mail as below. If you would like the Chorus to entertain you then contact Peter on 01530 243822 or e-mail as below. Any number of singers can be provided from four to forty. Fees are negotiable. Quality is guaranteed. See the website www.grandcentralchorus.com for up to date information. The e-mail address is publicity.gcc@gmail.com. Rehearsals are at Harrington School, as above, every Wednesday. If you are a potential singer, sponsor, booker or just curious you will be welcome.
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Swimming News... Nottinghamshire ASA County Championships 2013
Well done to all the swimmers who represented Arnold Swimming Club in the Notts ASA 2013 BAGCAT’s (British Age Group Categories) Championships. During the Championships we amassed a staggering 117 personal best times and 3 club records gained by Alex Driver, Thomas White and Kirsten Gilding. Congratulations to Thomas White, Emily Keen, Maisie Chung, Grace Perry and Kirsten Gilding all of whom gained top 10 overall places. Our other swimmers who took part in the Championships were, Ellie Blakey, Samuel King, Joshua Merrifield, Zoe Connellan, Charlotte Ellison, Jack Bannister, Hannah Davies, Flynn Asher, Maje Felton, Georgia Bramley, Robyn Galloway and Emelia Osborne.
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Charlotte Kelly
Age: 16 Sport: Swimming - Racing County: Nottinghamshire How did you first get involved with your sport? I started doing swimming lessons then after completing that I joined Arnold Swimming Club. Who was the first person to spot your talent? The first person to spot my talent was Bill Hopkins. What is your greatest sporting achievement? My greatest achievement was getting 2nd and 3rd place for breaststroke at the Major Oak Open Meet. What’s your earliest memory of competing in your sport? Competing in my very first Club Championship with the club aged 9. Who’s your biggest supporter and why? My family, friends and the coaches at Arnold Swimming Club.
14 swimmers represented the Club at the Worksop Spring Open Meet held on 7th April 2013 at Worksop gaining 18 personal best times and one Club Record. Jorge Phenix-Coyne set the Club Record in the 100m freestyle in a staggering time of 54.41 seconds. Well done to all the swimmers who competed.
Senior Captains, Vice-Captains & Junior Captains for 2013-2014
Further to the Annual General Meeting, Arnold Swimming Club are delighted to announce the appointments of Mitchell Jordan and Abby Walton as Senior Club Captains, Harry Martin and Regan Jordan as Senior Vice Captains and James Dwyer and Maisie Chung as Junior Club Captains.
Midland Youth Championships 4th-5th May
Congratulations to Mitchell Jordan and Jorge Phenix-Coyne who competed at the Midland Youth Championships held at Corby’s 50m Pool. Both Mitch and Jorge achieved qualifying times whilst training with the club. Congratulations also to Sasha Matthews and Francesca Hay who also competed at the Championships. Both are members of ASC but train full time with the Nova Centurion swim squad.
Masters Sessions Launched at Arnold Swimming Club
The club now holds specific Masters Swimming sessions twice a week on a Tues 7-8pm and Sun 6-7pm at Arnold Leisure Centre. These sessions are delivered by a qualified Level 2 Coach and are aimed at 18+ swimmers who want to either get back into competitive swimming or continue their swimming training in a structured environment. The session costs from £3.60ph. You do not have to already be a member of Arnold Swimming Club to join these sessions. If you would like more details please use the ‘Contact Arnold Swimming Club’ link that is found at the bottom of the home page on the clubs website.
Arnold SC Training Times
So when and where do Arnold Swimming Club train?
Monday: 7-9 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Tuesday: 7-8 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Wednesday: 7-8 pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Thursday: 7-9 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Friday: 7-9 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Friday: 7.30 - 9pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Sunday: 8am - 9am & 5-7 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre
For more information on Arnold SC visit the Club’s website: www.arnoldswimmingclub.org.uk
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A Bitter End To The Season....
With the Season now finished, Arnold’s senior teams can now reflect on a varied and eventful season.
Nottingham Centre (National Trust)
Spring/Summer Update
The academy u19’s finished mid table as did the reserve side in their respective league. The first team had a disastrous first half of the campaign but, under new management, they turned things around despite a late in the season 10 point penalty to finish above the relegation places. A bitter end to the season though with the league deciding to relegate the team following an unsuccessful appeal to the FA at Wembley in May.
Simon Wilkinson celebrating the winning goal v Armthorpe that, at the time, saved the side from relegation Plans are already being drawn up for next season and various Sponsorship opportunities will be outlined shortly.
Arnold boys Sunday under 10'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
Spring is sprung (at last) – time to get out and about with National Trust Nottingham Centre, a friendly organisation which offers a variety of activities. The winter programme ended on April 25th with a talk by Stuart Bramwell, an indomitable climber, on the mountains of the UK and Europe. His story of our mountain heritage was accompanied by some beautiful and dramatic photographs. Talks will start again in September. The summer months are packed with other activities – excursions to places as far afield as Sandringham and Beverley, Yorkshire, a selection of walks, and holidays in Kent and London. The Local and Family History Group offers its own extensive programme to such places as Nottingham Park Estate, and the 14th century Grantham House (a National Trust property). Some trips are shared with the Garden Interest Group, such as the visit to the St.Ann’s Allotments. The Gardeners are also off to the RHS Gardens at Harlow Carr, near Harrogate, one of the highlights of their summer programme. As an organisation affiliated to National Trust, the Nottingham Centre gives money annually towards amenities at Trust properties and the acquisition of new ones. Members were delighted to learn recently that the Trust has acquired Stoneywell, an Arts and Crafts style house near Bradgate Park in Leicestershire, and hope to visit it soon. To join the Nottingham Centre the fee is currently £5 and £4 for additional family members, but you must be a member of National Trust. For more information contact the membership secretary Mrs. Heather Brooks, tel. 0115 9436272, email:heatherbro@aol.com or the Nottingham Centre website:www.nottinghamnt.co.uk
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SPICE Girl and stage sensation Melanie C is inviting wannabe specs wearing superstars in Nottinghamshire to compete for the Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2013 title and a holiday to St Lucia. Melanie has teamed up with Specsavers and anti-bullying charity Kidscape to bring specs wearers into focus at the Oscars of the glasses world. Janet Archer, store director at Specsavers in Hucknall, says: ‘We see so many people in the store who look absolutely amazing in their glasses. The Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition gives us the opportunity to prove that glasses are fabulous at any age by celebrating the specs wearers right on our doorstep who wear them with pride and plenty of style.’ To be in with a chance of meeting Melanie and scooping the biggest accolade in the specs-wearing world, male and female specs wearers can enter the competition online, www.specsavers.co.uk/loveglasses, via Facebook, www.facebook.com/specsavers, or at their nearest Specsavers store. There are four age categories – 16-24; 25-39; 40-59 and 60+, plus a Facebook favourite voted for by the public. A winner from each category will win a VIP makeover and will attend the grand final in London, where the overall Spectacle Wearer of the Year will be announced.
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Arnold Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic We have 5 practitioners, Sarah Williams, Kevin Brocklehurst, Richard Povey and Temujin Eradhun and Carlie Bayes, all of whom are registered with the Health Professions Council. This is the only registration accepted by Health Cash Plans such as Westfield Health Insurance and Simply Health (formerly HSA). We provide general chiropody/podiatry treatment, gait analysis and biomechanical assessments. We also administer local anaesthetic to remove painful/infected ingrowing toe nails. Whatever your foot problem, we are here to help. To make an appointment, please call us.
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Help Raise Money For Cancer Research ng magazines very own Cat Hedges and daughters Leah, 13 and Lily, 4 are running in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life at Holme Pierrepont on 11 Aug 2013. They hope to raise lots of money for family and friends affected by this horrible disease. Please sponsor them by donating at www. raceforlifesponsorme.org/cat-leah-lily To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk
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Guided Walks Are Here Again
The 2013 edition of the Notts Guided Walks Programme is now being distributed round Nottinghamshire’s libraries, visitor centres, parks etc. It contains 159 short and medium guided walks, led by experienced ramblers and compiled from the programmes of the County’s leading walking clubs and organisations. This total includes many fascinating wildlife walks at Attenborough, the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, Wilwell and other well-loved sites. For those new to walking or trying to regain their health, the programme also contains even more short ‘health walks’ with contact telephone numbers for 13 centres around the County. The A5 booklet is free, as are most of the walks. If you cannot obtain one (and cash limits the number printed), you can find all the information on the partnership’s web-site at www. nottsguidedwalks.co.uk Get fit, get slim and enjoy our countryside!
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Hot Air Balloon Club looking for new members
Nottingham & Derby Hot Air Balloon Club was started by a group of enthusiasts in 1978 and has been a regular sight around Notts and Derbys for 35 years. It is believed to be unique in the UK as the only balloon club with membership open to the general public. The club is a non-proft making sports club run by volunteers. Members get a chance to get involved in all aspects of flying balloons. No previous experience is needed as the club runs regular members training evenings and also other social events. We own two complete balloons and mainly fly locally from 6 different launch sites. In previous years members have attended balloon meets in the USA, India, France, Ireland and even Australia. In 2005 we flew our balloon across the English Channel for a charity event. In July 2011 we attended a meet at Chambley in France and helped set a new world record for the largest simultaneous launch of hot air balloons. The club’s balloon has been featured live on the BBC Breakfast Show and was also once used for an episode of the ITV drama Boon filmed in the grounds of Nottingham Castle. We sometimes get asked to inflate our balloons at local shows and fetes and also at wedding receptions. We are currently looking to recruit some extra members so we can fly more often. For enquiries about club membership telephone 0115 8541028.
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Robin Hood & Little John by Bob Massey Born and bred in Nottingham, the legend of Robin Hood has been part of my life and upbringing. Arnold was once in the centre of Sherwood Forest. The forest stretched from the outskirts of Nottingham, starting where the Rock Cemetery (also known as Church Cemetry) is now. Hence the area nearby being called Forest Recreation Ground. The forest then went all the way north as far as York. Arnold was off the main road in a clearing and isolated from the main passage of travellers on their way north. Legends abound of outlaws, footpads and highway men using the area. It is not unreasonable to think that our local hero would use this area as a base for his activities with the Major Oak (his hideout) only a short distance from Arnold. Pubs in the area soon picked up on the connection and many were named after Robin Hood and members of his band. This was particularly so in Arnold; the Maid Marian, the Major Oak, The Arrow, The Longbow, the Friar Tuck and of course the Robin Hood and Little John. As befits the leader of the band and his trusty lieutenant, this is the oldest of the pubs recorded in Arnold that still exists. The earliest known records date from 1765 but the pub may be older than this. There is some evidence that an earlier building stood on the site. The name of this inn comes from one of the rhymes about the heroic pair; “You gentlemen and yeomen good, Come in and drink with Robin Hood. If Robin Hood be not at home,
Come in and drink with Little John!� Over the years Little John has disappeared and then re-appeared in the pub name. Legend suggests that Little John came from Hathersage in Derbyshire so perhaps he went home for a visit every so often! The cellars in the Robin Hood and Lilttle John, like those in a large number of old buildings in Arnold, are cut into the rock and once contained a Cock Pit. Cock fighting was a very common sport in England from the middle ages and is still carried out in many parts of the world today. It was banned in England in 1835 and quite literally went underground with illegal fights taking place below the pub. These fights involved the breaking of many laws including those relating to cock fighting, gambling and after hours drinking. All this criminal activity would have been going on underground while local officials were meeting upstairs, very much in the outlaw tradition. The Robin Hood and Little John was the centre of the old town. It was a coaching inn, a staging post for the journey north. Carriers collecting and delivering goods to the town would stop here. It was also the local bus stop, when horse busses were the only means of public transport. As well as visitors and coach passengers staying at the inn, local meetings, societies and functions were held there along with important events like elections and inquests. The pub was very much the social centre of the old town.
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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HOPEWELLS JOINERY ALL ASPECTS OF JOINERY WORK UNDERTAKEN
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BRIGHTWOOD FLOORING Hardwood & Engineered Wood Floors Parquet Sanding & Refinishing of Existing Floors
Over 20 years experience
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Lawns, Hedges, Pruning, Weeding and Landscaping Garden Clearance • Planting plans Fully qualified in Garden Design and Horticulture Jet washing Regular visits or Makeover for that Special Occasion CRB clearance and Full Public Liability Insurance
Tel: 01623 401128 or 07711 441459
FREE PAINT SCHEME
Nottinghamshire County Council run a Community RePaint scheme at Beeston, Calverton, Newark and Warsop Recycling Centres. Public donations of paint accepted at these sites are checked by the site staff and any tins that contain good quality reusable paint are put aside in a designated shelved paint cabin. This reusable paint is then given away free of charge, throughout the year, to community and voluntary groups registered on the scheme. The paint cabins are filling up well with reusable paint so we’re inviting groups to apply so that they can get their hands on some free paint. Over 100 groups have received around 12,000 litres of reusable paint so far but we’re always keen to help even more. For more information go to: h t t p : / / w w w . n o t t i n g h a m s h i r e . g o v. uk/living/waste/recyclingadvice/ communityrepaint/ We’re also opening these schemes to Nottinghamshire residents but this is only at special open evenings. Details of these can be found here h t t p : / / w w w . n o t t i n g h a m s h i r e . g o v. uk/living/waste/recyclingadvice/ communityrepaint/paintopendays/
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We take up old carpets and dispose of them too, we can move your furniture, so you don't have to. We can plane your doors and look after your floors, our advice, samples and measuring are free but most of all when you order you become part of The Little Carpet Company Family
Stripes to stairrods, plains to patterns, twists to tweeds, berbers to heathers, vinyl to LVT, lovely laminates to real wood flooring and lots more besides
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Covering Arnold, Redhill & surrounding areas Rewires
Outside lights
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Martin Page Arnold Area’s Local
Tree Surgeon
Have you considered? Just like the rest of your property your trees may need some maintenance from time to time? Are your trees too tall, unsafe or untidy? Are they blocking light from yours, or your neighbour’s property? With o v e r 25 years of experience working with trees in your area I would be pleased to offer you free advice and a free quotation.
call me now on
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TONY SIMPSON ELECTRICIAN NAPIT APPROVED & INSURED
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1st Astral
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kitchens, doors, windows, shopfitting, decking, fencing, gazebos & soft landscaping. Painting & Decorating All Interior and exterior.
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Mark Maggs has over 20 years experience in the plumbing and heating industry. He is locally based in Arnold and is happy to deal with all your plumbing and heating needs, from replacing a tap washer to a full All your plumbing and heating needs heating system. catered for ...whatever the weather ! Mark prides himself on his high quality workmanship and his competitive rates. Full central heating systems with It’s always nice to hear a friendly voice on condensing combi boilers Boiler replacements, repairs and servicing the other end of the ‘phone, and with Mark All types of plumbing work undertaken that’s exactly what you get. Why not ring High quality service - no job too small for a FREE estimate and see for yourself. Over 20 years’ experience in the industry
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MATT THE PLASTERER FREE CONSULTATION attention to detail • clean & reliable re-skimming plasterboard • coving internal & external local repair & insurance work
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All work guaranteed Visit arranged within 2 hours Free return visits for further wasp nests at the same location throughout the year General pest control
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Fast and reliable work For a FREE QUOTE call Julian
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Mike Thompson
ARR Electrical
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Domestic & Commercial Work Undertaken Fully Approved member of NAPIT, including Part P
Over 15 years experience Periodic Inspections CCTV installation
07946 442 752 0115 926 3900
City & Guilds qualified Over 30 years experience
All Woodwork Fences & Gates Painting & Paper Hanging Glazing Tiling (floors & walls) Flat Pack Assembly NO Arnold based VAT
No Job Too Small
For a free quote and advice call Mike on
0115 967 3331 or 07957 432172
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Fully qualified and insured, independent local Gas Safe registered plumbing and heating engineer. Over 20 years’ experience in the service, repair and installation of domestic gas central heating. l l l l l l
Boiler & system breakdowns Servicing & landlord certificates Full system design & installation Bathrooms, showers & general plumbing 24-hour emergency call-out No minimum call-out charge
Call Mark Orridge on 0115 859 6036 or 07976 157216
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WINDOW CLEANING
Nottingham Roofing Services Over 20 yrs experience
JWS Window Cleaning Domestic & Commercial all areas covered Call John on
955 2547 or 079738 22253
All aspects of roofing Repairs, Full Roofs, Flat Roofs Slates, Tiles, Upvc Fascias, Velux All work fully guaranteed
For a Free Quote call Terry
0115 926 7179 07961 511138 Roberts Building & General Maintenance
Brickwork • Fencing • Slabbing
Large or small jobs welcome Full Public Liability Insurance Over 35 yrs experience Free Quotes
Tel: 0115 9205 313
G.B.Drury Kitchen Fitting Services Full installation • Plumbing • Electrics • Tiling • Etc Why pay extortionate fitting prices, call me, Graham, for free survey & quote
07960 487 553
Martins Farm Gates & Doors Stock or Made to Measure ♦ Treated Timber Sales ♦ Trellis & Bark. Dorket Head Farm, Arnold, NG5 8PU 0115 9268703 www.martinsfarm.co.uk email: f.martin@live.co.uk
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DF GARDEN AND PROPERTY SERVICES
Specialising in landscaping, garden services and property maintenance Local, friendly, reliable and professional service We are happy to take on all jobs both big and small and can offer you expert advice and knowledge to ensure you get a beautiful garden and home
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Has your car been damaged by any of the following? shopping trolley Quality Assured Technicians another car door no paint or body fillers used wheelie bin quick and convenient service golf ball retain the value of your vehicle environmentally friendly or anything else...
We can remove this type of damage for a fraction of bodyshop costs! Contact Shane Durrance on 07730 661441 for a FREE quote.
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ERNHALE ROOFING
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P.G Stapleton
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Handyman Services
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Most households jobs/repairs undertaken
bathroom & kitchen refurbs, ceramic tiling, plumbing, painting, decorating, fencing, roofing, flooring, gardening, flatpack furniture, pressure washing, gardening
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07974 169689
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Classic Thriller Season
will be at the Theatre Royal from 29 July - 24 August For tickets and info: www.trch.co.uk/ 0115 989 5555 All correct answers will be entered into a draw. Winners will be notified by Monday 22 July 2013. The tickets are for the 7.30pm performances on 29 July, 5 Aug, 12 Aug & 19 Aug. There will be 4 winners. Specific shows cannot be specified
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Unopened 5ltr tin. £30. 07894 078815
EBC FA 174 HH Rear Motorcycle Brake Pads. Unopened. £15. 07894 078815 Scout Shirt. Size small. Brand new, never worn. £15 ono. 07894 078815 Stainless steel rad cover for Bandit. £40 ono. 07894 078815 T Sport Kickboxing Black Leather 16oz Boxing Gloves, Head Guard & Foot Guards. £60 ono. 07894 078815 Cardio Ryder Exercise Machine. In VGC. £50. 07701 041511 Tread Mill. Very good quality. £50. 07701 041511 BBQ. Used once. Includes 2 charcoal bags. £50. 07961 612131 Fine Elements Electric Kettle. Cordless. Still boxed. £7. 0115 938 3683 Kitchen Base Unit Doors & Drawers. Approx 30 doors & 26 drawer fronts, including display doors. Solid acacia wood. £100. 01773
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of drawers & book cabinet. Teak finish. VGC. £150 ono. 0115 963 2663 Set of 4 Lawn Bowls, Size 1. With carrying case. As new. £25 ono. 0115 927 5421
Kawai KX1000 Organ & Stool. Includes instruction manuals. £600 ovno. 07891 136093 Drive 4 Wheeled Rollator Walking Aid. £25. 0115 808 1251 Tri-Walker 3 Wheeled Walking Aid. With basket. £25. 0115 808 1251 Folding Magnetic Exercise Bike. By Davina McCall. Hardly Used. £60. 0115 808 1251 Dolls House Furniture. Good quality. Mostly Victorian. Offers accepted. 0115 963 8090
WANTED: Garaged car from the 1970/80’s for project. If you own a vehicle and are looking
to clear garage space please call. Any make/ model considered. 07880 734212 1 x Shoebox of beer mats. UK & foreign. £3. 1 x box of match boxes/match books. £3.
0776 957 6632 Oil Painting. 41” x 30” colours mainly
creams,greys,fawns. Gilded frame. Sea,rocks,waves,cloud (pirate) £25. Collect Only.
0776 957 6632 Cutlery Set. 8 of each; dinner knives & forks,
desert spoons & forks, soup spoons, tea spoons, 2 tablespoons and cake slice. Wooden box with green leather inlay. £40. 0776 957 6632 Pine Table & Benches. (54” x 26”). £150ono
0115 926 7717 5 Pairs of Mens Jeans. 31” waist, regular leg. £25. 0115 927 4958 JVC Video Player & Recorder. £25ono. 0115 920 2103 Double Bed Head Rest. golden metalic material. Excellent condition. £20 ono. 07886 088 124/01623 610914 Single Bed Head Rest. golden metalic material. Excellent condition. £15 ono. 07886 088 124/01623 610914 Solid Stone Marble. 22 beautiful polished
cream mar fill tiles. 600x400x20mm. Ideal for bathrooms/kitchens. £160 (£30/sqm) RRP £70/ sqm. 07981 892436/0115 9313588 Argos Atlantis Double Bed. With mattress (black wood). Very clean & good condition. £90
0115 952 9958 House Clearance Sale.
Entire contents inclulding kitchen, living room, bedroom items. Please call to view. 0797 494 2945 Lots of early ELVIS. LPs, EPs & 45s. Open to offers. 0115 953 7768 Chicco Childs Booster. Still in box.. £10
0115 916 3915 2 Wrought Iron Gates. 47” x 33”. Excellent condition. £70 0115 952 5713
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Just answer the following.....
What does “Cirque Du Soleil” mean in English?
Send your answer & contact details on or before Friday 18 October 2013 to:
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Cirque Du Soleil
will be at the Capital FM Arena from 6-10 November 2013 For tickets and info:
0843 373 3000
All correct answers will be entered into a draw. Winners will be notified by Friday 25 Oct 2013. The tickets are for the 7pm performance on the openinig night, Wednesday 6 November.
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All Moves Uk Ltd AWARD WINNING REMOVAL COMPANY
NOTTINGHAM: 0115 822 9719 E-mail: info@allmovesuk.co.uk Website: www.allmovesuk.co.uk
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Knit & Natter Visit Arnold library on Monday afternoons and you will hear the sound of clicking and chatting!
Precious by Justine Nettleton
You can track it down to The Gallery, where you will find our group of laughing, chatting knitters and stitchers. From 2-3.30pm we host a knitting, stitching and crocheting session. Everyone is welcome, every skill is welcome and if you want to learn a new skill or improve your skills, then this is the place to be. A free activity, (tea, coffee and biscuit for 50p), we look forward to welcoming you.
Reading Cafe Unlike Knit & Natter, our Reading CafĂŠ will be celebrating its 10th anniversary next year and preparations are already underway for a celebration party. Every week on Wednesday morning, 10-12, a lively group meet to discuss books they have been reading, but anything else comes under discussion too! The fact that this group have met for the past 10 years says a lot about the openness and friendliness of the people who meet. On the second Wednesday of the month, we have a themed meeting, on subjects chosen by the Reading CafĂŠ members, we have visiting speakers too. This is a free activity (50p for tea, coffee and biscuit), open to allcomers.
We look forward to your visit.
Cresswell Crags is hosting a colourful exhibition by a local artist inspired by the archeology of Cresswell Crags. The exhibition is open until September. Cresswell Crags Visitor Centre Crags Rd, Welbeck, Worksop, S80 3LH FREE admission All works are for sale www.justinenettleton.com
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LIVE MUSIC IN LOWDHAM Wed 12th June at the Old Ship Inn DAVE KELLY - Tickets £10 Tue 18th June at the Old Ship Inn HAT FITZ & CARA ROBINSON Tickets £8 Fri 21st June at Lowdham Village Hall HAZEL O’CONNOR - Tickets £20
Call for a FREE BROCHURE Small family business Destinations to suit all age groups Local pick ups
Call in or ring for a FREE brochure
0115 926 3138 30 Redhill Road, Arnold
BLOOMING GREAT TEA PARTY Fri July 26th - 10am til noon
Arnold Methodist Church Cake stall and refreshments
in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care
Sun 23rd June at Lowdham Village Hall GWYNETH HERBERT - Tickets £12.50 Fri 28th June at St Mary’s Church JULIE FELIX - Tickets £12.50 Wed 11th Sept at the Old Ship Inn THE ASKEW SISTERS - Tickets £8 Fri 27th Sept at Lowdham Village Hall HOME SERVICE - Tickets £15 For tickets, call Mike or Jacky on
0115 9663596
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Why not learn to play something different?
Banjo Mandolin Ukulele Classical Guitar Call Robert on
0115 967 0391 Lace Market Theatre presents....
The Female of the Species a comedy about a celebrity feminist based on Germaine Greer
24 - 29 June at 7.30pm matinee 29 June at 2.30pm Further info at
www.lacemarkettheatre.com
0115 9507201
Nottingham Flower Club
June 27 “Floral Inspirations” by Mary Weston of Telford July 11 Demonstration by Nottingham Flower Club
Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY
Doors open 6.45pm for 7.15pm All Welcome. Visitors £5 For info: 0115 937 5861
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Gedling Southbank FC Awarded Charter Standard Community Club Status Gedling Southbank FC, based in Gedling Borough have been awarded by Notts FA,Community Club status under the national Charter Standard system for well run clubs. This is the pinnacle award in the Charter Standard system and there are only 8 other clubs in Nottinghamshire who have achieved it. Above Club Chairman Adrian Hall (left)
The club currently run over 30 squads which includes 4 senior teams (including a Vets team), 4 girls squads aged 10 to 16, a section for players with disabilities in the 8 – 15 years range, separate development squads for both boys and girls aged 5 to 9, and boys teams for every age and Ken Steele Club Vice Chairman from age 7 through to 18. They were given the award (right), receive the Charter Standard And not least our newest at a club dinner held in the Community Club Award from Brian section for toddlers aged 2 upwards who can have a Wheeler Suite at Notts Hambidge from Nottinghamshire FA fun packed football themed County in November to celebrate the club’s achievements of 40 hour every Saturday morning in Lambley. years in senior football and 20 years in We have something for everyone and for junior football. every age! Players, volunteers, parents Since those days in 1972 when the very first – anyone interested in joining a local team was formed the club have progressed friendly club please contact Ken Steele steadily to where they are today providing on 07785727298, or go to our website for the opportunity to play for one club from age further details about all our sections and contacts www.gedlingsouthbankfc.co.uk 3 to 63!
Arnold United Reformed Church Calverton Rd (bottom of Surgeys Lane)
Summer Fayre Summer Fair
Saturday 6th July 11am - 2pm
11-3pm
Various stalls including Bric-a-Brac/ Home Made Cakes/Tombola
Saturday 6th July St Mary’s Church Family Centre, Church Lane off Calverton Rd homemade cakes, refreshments freshly grown produce, BBQ traditional stalls and games, bouncy castle
Admission free!
Coffee & Light Lunches
FREE ADMISSION
Proceeds for Church Funds Everyone Welcome
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ARNOT HILL PARK ARNOLD SATURDAY 12 MIDDAY TO 10:30PM SUNDAY 10:30AM TO 10PM
BIG STAGE ENTERTAINMENT FEATURING THE ILLEGAL EAGLES FUN DOG SHOW | BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLYPAST | CHILDREN’S FUN FAIR & ACTIVITY MARQUEE | CRAFT MARQUEE | CHARITY/INFO STALLS | FOOD & DRINK COURT | ARNOLD CHURCHES TOGETHER SUNDAY MORNING PRAISE IN THE PARK MORE INFO CALL LORRAINE BROWN EVENTS & PLAY OFFICER 0115 901 3602 LIMITED PARKING AND NO CYCLES ALLOWED ON SITE FULL STAGE LISTING AVAILABLE FROM WWW.GEDLING.GOV.UK
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Community Diary
If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Zumba with Charm! - (Licensed Instructor) Mon 6.45 - 7.45pm Bigwood School Sports Hall, Bewcastle Rd. All abilities welcome, easy to follow. Just turn up! 07741 448289 only £4
Arnold WI - meets 1st Tuesday monthly at Pondhills Community Centre at 7.30pm. New members welcome.Contact
01159 201 621.
Mapperley Rotary Club - new members welcome. Further details call John Berrington on 01623 479 577. Mapperley Townswomens Guild - meet 3rd Monday each month. March to September at 7pm & October to February 2pm
at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call 07759575383. Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Donna Atherton on 953 2049 or visit www.prospect-players.com Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Light exercise (chair exercise) £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal.. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more information. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com St Marys Tea Dance - every Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Marys Church, Calverton Rd, Arnold. Call 916 8928 or 920 1373 for more information. Woodthorpe W.I - meets 1st Monday of the month (except January) @ Good Shepherd Church Hall, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact 0115 993 1796. St Mary’s Womens Fellowship - meet at St Mary’s Family Centre every other Tuesday evening 7.30pm-9pm. We have a wide variety of speakers. New members welcome. For further details & programme call Margaret Burgess on 926 8581. Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. 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 Tuesday 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Rd. For more info call 0115 956 8575. Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at St Margarets Church Hall, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GE on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. 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 Club - a new card playing club based on the game TICHU. More simple & fun than bridge, more challenging & strategic than poker. Come & learn with us. Monthly meetings TBA. Contact: sarah.mulholland@gmx.de
Arnold Arts Society - at the Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday
mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info call Eric Wileman on 01623 793923.
Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 9404147.
Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am at The Park Inn, Mansfield Road. For more info call Alan Bush on 07833 232215.
Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room.
Entrance fee. Refreshments. April 23 - Korean Hand Therapy; May 28 - Graphology - Pam Brown; June 25 - Crystal Therapy - Denise Pole; July 23 - Biomechanics - Libby Upton;. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068. Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423. Arnold Branch of the U3A - meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - Chairman 0115 920 1160 or visit www.arnoldu3a.org Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. Arnold Townswomens Guild - meet the first Tuesday of each month (Feb to Dec). 7pm to 9pm. New members welcome. Contact Jenny Green on 0115 926 3125. Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free.
Community Diary cont..... If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk 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
email:bestwoodcountrypark@hotmail.co.uk or visit our discussion forum website at www.bestwood-country-park.co.uk Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nott’ham. 2nd & 4th Wed every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541. Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every two weeks on Thursday eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850. Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: 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 Tues in month 7pm-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot. Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes. Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk. Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom (8 cask ales, sandwiches, friendly atmosphere), Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. Burton Joyce Bowls Club - The Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road are having an open day on 28 April for anyone to come along and “have a go” and to meet existing members. Further information on 0115 844 7167 Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695. The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. In summer coach trips to inspirational gardens. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. To check out our programme of events go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: secretary@bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk Bonington Film Club - Membership £1 per year. Film admission £2.50. Films shown regularly to members in the Bonington Theatre. To join contact Pauline Allan: 0115 967 6722 or pauline.allan1@ntlworld.com Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information.
Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX.
Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm
at the Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 9939106 after 7pm for info. New members welcome.
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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 Alan’s Accounting 23 JR Accounting 26 Select Accountancy 25 Victorious Accounting 23
Crafts/Kids Activities Sunday Breakfasts
29
Cruises Princess River Cruises
9
Aerials/TV’s/Home Cinema 1st Astral Aerials 71 Phil Chapman 53 TV Confused 51
Dance & Theatre Schools LA School of Dance 42 Start Dancin 40
Architects Josef Architects
59
Bathrooms & Kitchens GB Drury Haydn Interiors Kitchen Design Studio Kitchen Lab Rightlove Bathrooms Vin Rouge
77 64 74 4,5 61 76
Beauty / Nails Adele Coxon Joannas Nails & Co Tees Mobile Threading Urban Sanctuary
43 37 47 44 39
Beer/Real Ale/Cider Sales Flipping Good Beer Shop 8 Bedrooms/Wardrobes Haydn Interiors KDS Sliding Door Wardrobes Vin Rouge
64 74 59 76
Building Services / Roofers AKJ Contracts 53 Arnold Building Services 79 Arnold Building & Roofing 58 B & P Paving 81 S.Bird 58 Brownz Builders 73 Canterburys 83 C n D Properties 55 C M Ellis 53 Ernehale Roofing 79 Hudsons Roofing 50 Nottm Roofing 77 Roberts Builders 77 Roofer Mick 62 SBS 62 PG Stapleton 80 Traditional Roofing 65 John White Builders 63
Dental Practices A & D Dental
43
Design Services Dave Boden
26
Domestic Appliance Engineers/Sales Dave & Tony Farrell
63
Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains 85
Health / Fitness Arnold Leisure Centre 27,40 Body Masters 37 Ernehale Colts 29,33 TEK Kickboxing 45 Zumba with Jacki 37 Home Improvements/Handyman AM Gardens & Handyman 53 House & Garden TLC 84 Jason Craddock 80 JJ Jobs 58 Man about the House 70 Marriotts 72 68 Tony Smith Handyman S White 80
Removals/Courier All Moves UK Ltd Andy
House Clearances Dave the Rubbish Man
Solar Panels Arnold Electrical
48
Tiling/Tile Shops EMC Tiles Grout & About HMB Ian Parr
57 56 65 73
Trade Directories Age UK
13
Travel Agents Forest Travel
87
Tree Surgeons Charnwood W.R.S
70 52
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Joiners/Bespoke Timberwks Beecroft 83 DD Joinery & Property 76 Finsbury Joinery 70 JM Joinery 80 Martin’s Farm 77 Glen Myers 63 Hopewells Joinery 65 Mike Thompson 75
48 75 51 66 84 58 69 70
Equestrian Martins Farm
10
Estate Agents/Lettings Castlegate
Life Coaching Life Matters
23
Tuition/Courses Kip McGrath Kumon
35 33
49
Events/Gigs/Concerts Arnold Carnival Warthog Promotions
M.P Vernon Coaker
17
Upholstery/Fabric P & J Upholstery
79
89 87
Music Tuition Robert Doughty Pro Drum Tuition
Vets Arnwood Vets
11
Watches/Jewellery Simon Trumper
7
Fencing Premier Fencing
58
Flooring Brightwood Flooring
66
Foot Health/Chiropody Arnold Chiropody High St Foot Clinic Physio Direct Foot Clinic Suzanne Gratton Fisher
41 44 42 37
Ladies Fashion Boutique 11
47
Legal Services/Solicitors Barker Evans 16 Yates Quality Solicitors 18
87 87
Opticians/Optometrists Specsavers 96 Oven Cleaning/Repairs Oven Repairs 4U OvenU
60 72 60 56 65 58 51 62
Car Repairs / Service / MOT Arnold Garage 95 Dent Devils 78
Gas Engineers TherMix
Pest Control NBC
72
Pet Care Crazy Paws
10
Plastering S Bird N Bluff Richard Brooks C J Plastering GM Plastering Matt the Plasterer
58 79 69 56 85 72
Plumbing & Heating Agua Gas All Weathers B & M Plumbing P.Byrne Eco Home Energy Matt Redgate Woodthorpe P & H
69 71 79 57 83 85 76
67
Catering/Cakes Bakes & Banquets
7
Cleaning/Ironing Services Belle Casa 51 Bin Busters 64 Dustbusters 58 The Iron Ladies 69 MJ Cleaning 53 Complementary Therapies Bowen Therapy 37 Lasting Change 42 Computer Repairs/Sales Central IT 26 PCM - IT 23 Counselling Emma Castledine
44
73
Social Clubs/Comm. Centres Arnold WMC 8
60
Funerals/Burial Grounds Stacey Dawe 12 Tithe Green 12
Carpets/Carpet Fitter The Little Carpet Co
31
Electricians Arnold Electrical ARR Electrical Delectrix P.Kelliher DJ Hill LV Electrical Perkins & Son Tony Simpson
Business Opportunities Daybrook Business Ctre 23 Life Matters 23
13
Sheds Mr Sheds
2 3 9
Drive Cleaning Aqua Blast
Painting & Decorating Glen Birch James P & D HMB Phil Sargeant Paul Tinsley Nicola Tooley
Care/Support Services First 4 Support
Restaurants/Bars/Pubs The Banyan Tree Home The Longbow Schools/Pre-schools Haywood Rd Pre-School
85 77
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Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping/Ponds Advanced Patio & Paving 72 All Grounds 56 AM Garden & Handyman 53 Aurora Landscapes 56 DF Garden & Property 78 Fusion Garden Creations 63 Garden Upkeep 66 Green Thumb 1 Heatherview Landscapes 69 Littlegreen Landscapes 65 Marriotts 72 W.R.S 52 Glass Specialist Sines Glass
63
Hairdressing/Barbers The New Cutting Edge Joannas Karens Mobile Hair Lucy Savedra
42 37 42 37
Property Services DF Garden & Property 78 Hometown Property Serv 71 Roberts 77
Windows/Doors/Fascias K & A Windows 52 The Window Depot 73 Window/Conservatory Cleaning JWS
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