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We are very excited to announce the launch of our sixth magazine! NG14 will be delivered to the villages of Lowdham, Woodborough, Calverton and Burton Joyce. This takes our circulation to 70,000 homes and businesses. To get anything in this mag please give us a call. Happy Reading Ali, Cat and Sarah

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Poor Disciplinary Procedures May Lead To Tribunal Claims As many employers recognise, there are times when it will be necessary to consider taking disciplinary action against an employee. However, problems within the process can often leave an employer exposed to a claim at the employment tribunal, usually for unfair dismissal. Angela Shaw, employment solicitor at Massers Solicitors in Nottingham, is advising employees of the need to understand their rights during a disciplinary process and also for employers to understand their obligations. An employer should have a written disciplinary procedure which clearly outlines what is deemed to be unacceptable in the workplace, what measures can be taken and the process that will be followed. The procedure should be clearly communicated to the workforce and a copy easily accessible. In some instances, a minor disciplinary issue could be dealt with informally as a means of resolving the problem as amicably as possible. However, more serious issues should be dealt with formally and the employer will need to ensure that it has complied with its obligations, which will also include writing

to the employee providing details of the allegations, arranging a meeting (where the employee can be accompanied by a work colleague or a trade union representative), investigating all the information and evidence gathered and allowing the right of appeal against any decision made. It may also be necessary, in extreme cases and only as a last resort, to suspend the employee on full pay in order to carry out a thorough investigation. There must be a genuine reason or suspicion to instigate the process, it simply cannot be used as a means to terminate employment on fabricated gross misconduct allegations, such as to avoid the costs of a redundancy or to remove an employee quickly! Where an employer fails to follow a proper process and dismissal results, an employee may have grounds to issue a complaint at the employment tribunal for unfair dismissal in addition to any other relevant claim at the time of issue. A claim should usually be issued within three months’ of the termination date but an employee should seek legal advice as soon as possible. Employers should also seek advice before commencing the process to avoid incurring the time, cost and inconvenience of defending a later claim.

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Christmas at the Waggon is Looking Good! It’s never too early to book for Christmas and with such great value there’s no better place than The Waggon & Horses on Mansfield Road in Redhill, Arnold. The Christmas menus are hot off the press and have been eagerly anticipated this year. In the last 12 months there’s been lots of changes at The Waggon and the food offering has gone from strength to strength. The pub is expecting to be busy so early booking is highly recommended. Menus are not only available from the bar but you can see them online by visiting www.pubpeople.com and clicking on the The Waggon’s logo. The menu has been pain-stakingly put together by the Pub People’s catering team and we think it’s the best value three course Christmas Fayre around. Priced at only £15.99 for an adult and £9.99 for a child we think you’ll agree the selection of starters, mains and desserts is amazing! As well as running the Christmas Fayre menu, Manager Lorraine and her team are offering a lunchtime special menu with three courses for a bargain price of only £8.99. The Christmas lunchtime special menu will be available during the same period as the main menu but only available during the afternoon.

Lorraine, who’s been manager of the pub for over three years now, says “We appreciate that our main Christmas Fayre menu could be too much for some during the daytime, so we decided to offer a lighter and less intimidating menu for those wishing to dine at lunch.” Bookings for both the Christmas Fayre menus are now being taken and you can find the booking form on the back of the menu. If you fancy winning you and your family Christmas dinner next year, you can enter the pubs competition this Christmas, and have one less thing to worry about next year. To enter simply answer the following question “On the ninth day of Christmas, what did my true love give to me?” Is it A) Lords a-leaping B) Ladies dancing or C) Geese a-laying. All you have to do is email your answer A, B or C to competition@pubpeople.com remembering to leave The Waggon as the email subject. Winners will be notified in the new year and you can enter as many times as you like. You will receive a confirmation email so you know we have received your entry. Good luck and merry Christmas.

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I really like the idea of a weekly veg box delivery, so when Red Earth Organics offered me a box I jumped at the chance. I have to say I was really impressed with the quality, variety and freshness of the produce. A box like the one pictured is ÂŁ11. I think this is great value. These recipes are all from the goodies I received in the box. Red Earth Organics can be reached on 07794 467545.

Warm Potato, Bean & Bacon Salad

850g new potatoes 150g green beans 1 clove garlic - finely chopped 6 rashers streaky bacon - chopped 1 red onion - halved & sliced bunch flat leaf parsly knob of butter 1 tbs olive oil 50g feta cheese (optional) method Half large spuds then boil until cooked but not too soft. Drain. Cook beans for 4 mins. Drain. Fry onion in olive oil. Add bacon pieces to the pan. Fry until onion is soft and bacon turning crispy. Add butter and garlic and continue to fry for 3 mins. Add beans and potatoes to warm through. Serve garnished with parsely and if you like, scattered with feta. Serves 4.

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A Lifeline for Animals in Need

Animal Accident Rescue Unit is a transport service for sick, injured or vulnerable animals and birds. It provides both transport to a vet surgery, arranging for their treatment and caring for them in foster homes until either their owner can be traced or new homes can be found. The Charity has no central base and is run entirely by volunteers working from their own homes. It has taken in so many cats over the last few months, it desperately needs new fosterers who can provide a temporary home for one of our rescued cats. If you think you can help, please ring the Recruitment Officer on 0115-956 3799 (recruitment calls only).

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Local Nottingham-based charity Animal Accident Rescue Unit is seeking volunteer drivers with their own car who have a couple of hours a week to spare during the daytime, evening or weekend. The charity needs help to transport rescued animals to and from vet practices and foster homes. Additionally, reliable people are needed to take calls from the public who require help with animals they find in distress. All roles are based from home. To learn more on how you can make a difference to vulnerable animals, please ring the Recruitment Officer on 0115-956 3799 (recruitment calls only). Many other volunteering roles are also available. 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

Spotters go batty for new species

Gedling Borough Council’s fifth Bat Walk was a huge success with attendees observing a record number of rare bats uncommon to the area.

Held at Arnot Hill Park on 22 August, the annual walk was part of Bat Day which was part of the council’s school holiday activity programme. The Bat Walk was a popular attraction and was attended by parents and children who were given special bat detectors, provided by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and South Nottinghamshire Bat Group who also organised the day. Among the many numbers of bats spotted, the Common Pipistrelle Bat, the Soprano Pipistrelle Bat, Brandt’s/Whiskered Bat and the Daubenton’s Bat were identified, which are not bats usually found in urban places such as Arnold. Gedling Borough Council Mayor, Cllr Sandra Barnes, who attended the Bat Walk said: “This year, we were all taken by surprise as two Noctule Bats were seen feeding on insects over the pond, which was a great visual display. These bats are certainly not common in areas such as Arnot Hill Park and are generally found in or around woodland areas, hunting over fields. It was certainly another well attended bat walk, enjoyed by all.” To encourage bats on the park, Park Rangers have put a number of bat boxes in place in tree canopies around the park and there will be more boxes assembled this winter. If you would like to find out more about the council’s Bat Walk and/or would like to attend, please contact Gedling Borough Council’s leisure department on 0115 901 3601.

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Betsy Sheppard and the Three Crowns by Bob Massey

At midday on the 7th July 1817, a young woman of 17 called Elizabeth or “Betsy” Sheppard left her home in Papplewick that she shared with her mother. Betsy was dressed in her best clothes wearing a new pair of shoes and carring a yellow umbrella. She walked to Mansfield to try and find work as a servant. About 6pm Betsy started on her return journey with a light step, happy that she had managed to find employment. Her mother expecting her home, walked out to the Mansfield Road as far as the Newstead Toll Bar where they had arranged to meet. Her mother spotted Betsy in the distance before she disappeared from sight due to a dip in the road. Her mother continued to wait but she did not reappear. After some time, the only person to appear was a man carrying a yellow umbrella who passed through the toll gate and continued in the direction of Nottingham. Betsy’s mother was becoming worried and set off to try and find her daughter. It was getting dark and she had no success so returned home. The following morning some quarry men on their way to work noticed a halfpenny on the ground and decided to look if any other money had been dropped. To their horror they found the mangled body of Betsy Sheppard, with considerable head injuries, lying in the ditch at the side of the road with a blood stained hedge post at her side. A

couple out riding in a gig passed the spot at this time, they also saw the body and immediately rode to fetch the police. The police found that her shoes and umbrella were missing and using these as clues they started enquires in the area. They found that a Charles Rotherham, a scissor grinder from Sheffield, had stayed at the Three Crowns at Redhill the previous night and that he had tried to sell the shoes before singing two songs to entertain the other guests. In the morning he left and was caught on the bridge over the canal at Loughborough. Rotherham confessed to the crime and after being convicted of Betsy’s murder was hanged on Gallows Hill, Nottingham (near where St Andrews Church stands today at the junction of Forest Road and Mansfield Road) on 28th July 1817. Betsy’s body was interred in Papplewick church yard near the church tower. Betsy’s murder had a massive impact on the local community. In Feburary 1819, a stone was placed on the spot where she had been killed, between Thieves Wood and Rickets Lane on the east side of the A60. It is still there today. It was paid for by Mr Anthony Buckles and other Mansfield residents. Twice her stone has been moved due to road widening and on each occasion her ghost has been reported walking on this stretch of the A60 haunting the place in which she was killed.

I am researching the history of Arnold and would be very pleased to hear from any one with more details of the above people or information on the various places.Email: bob.m.massey@gmail.com or post via NG5 magazine.

Arnold Local Area Forum is a partnership of local authorities, community groups, agencies and organisations operating in the Arnold area. Hello Welcome to the autumn edition of the newsletter. As this hits your doormats the nights will be getting darker earlier and the temperatures dropping too. I do hope that the forthcoming winter is not too cold! Looking back to the last year, I would sincerely like to thank Bob Tait for masterfully chairing the Arnold Local Area Forum. Unfortunately due to other commitments and personal reasons Bob resigned from the ALAF at the last AGM. He made a significant contribution to the ALAF and dutifully carried out all the actions that were allocated to him. On behalf of all the ALAF members, I wish Bob the very best wishes for the future. At the last ALAF Annual General meeting, the following office bearers were elected:

Issue No. 12

In This Issue Introduction Arnold Work Club Faster Broadband AKRA Nottingham Postcard Club Arnold Local History Group Arnold Library

Chairman - Carol Pepper | Vice Chair - Alan Langton Secretary - Janet Peet | Treasurer - Mel Shepherd Steering Group Members: Joy Bamling; Christena Creamer; Rita Marsden; Josie Mangham, and Pauline Allan I would like to thank the team for electing me and look forward to supporting the ALAF and local communities during my term of office. In terms of activities we had enjoyable Carnival and AKRA fun days that were both well attended despite the annoying weather! Yes, the weather disrupted many planned days, and also marred the planned “Picnic in the Park” days. The ALAF is considering proposals to organise two intergenerational community events – a sports day and a Picnic in the Park. I would very much welcome your views on these and also any other suggestions for community events. Remember that we (the ALAF) are here to serve you! Finally, as the nights draw in, may I please remind you to lock your shed, leave a light on when you go out in the evening, and maybe get your flu jab! Carol Pepper Chairman ALAF

The Arnold Local Area Forum pages are sponsored through the: Nottinghamshire County Council Division Fund allocation of Councillors Ged Clarke, Carol Pepper and Mel Shepherd; and Gedling Borough Funds allocation of Councillor Suzanne Prew-Smith

Arnold Work Club Nottinghamshire County Council runs a weekly work club in Arnold that meets at Arnold Library every Tuesday afternoon from 1 till 3pm. The main aim of the Club is to help unemployed people to find work by making the most of local knowledge and resources. The Work Club provides unemployed people with a place to meet and exchange skills, find opportunities, make contacts, share experiences and receive support to help them in their return to work. Work clubs give people the chance to meet others looking for work, build new contacts, share job hunting experiences and get advice on job search, job applications, interview techniques, CV’s , volunteering and training opportunities. Themed sessions and guest speakers have

also been introduced, which include local employers, healthy living advice, local training and support provision, confidence building workshops. The Work Clubs are led by key volunteers some of whom are looking for work themselves whilst others have an interest in employment and skills but are not looking for work. Each work club needs a couple of volunteers with others waiting in the wings. We have training available for volunteers so they can develop their skills and confidence levels. Everyone is welcome to attend the Work Club, no appointment is necessary, just turn up. For further information or to volunteer your time, contact Denise Stephenson on 07775588756 or email denise.stephenson@nottscc.gov.uk

Campaign for faster broadband in Nottinghamshire Too many households and businesses in Nottinghamshire are still suffering from very poor broadband speeds. This is frustrating for many of us but potentially disastrous for businesses who rely on the intranet to sell goods and services. People who want to work from home, students studying online, farmers, community groups, rural firms – all these and many others are increasingly at a disadvantage as competitors in other parts of the UK and abroad get superfast broadband services before we do. If you are one of the 116,000 homes and businesses affected by slow broadband please back Nottinghamshire County Council’s campaign for Superfast Broadband for Notts. You can do this by pledging online at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk or by phoning – 08449 80 80 80. The campaign is supported by the district councils, chamber of commerce and federation of small businesses. It takes just 2 minutes to register your details. They’ll be used as evidence to lobby the telecoms companies to prioritise Nottinghamshire’s broadband “slow spots”.

ARNOLD KILLISICK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION On behalf of AKRA & the Hobbucks we would like to thank everyone who gave us financial support (Local County Councillors, Arnold LAF, Local Councillors and Guinness Northern Counties) for the Community Fun Day in Killisick held on Saturday the 30th June 2012. We would also like to thank all of you who came along to the day. We had a great day and the weather was kind and all who attended had a good time. We had a wide range of free activities for the young people and plenty to interest the adults.

the 13th October 2012 from 1 – 3pm in the Beacon Baptist Church Hall, We would like to invite all local residents to come along, this is to be an informal AGM, we will be serving tea/coffee and biscuits, we will be able to chat with residents, please come along with your ideas on how we can help in the community. Would you like to see another Fun Day? How can we make a difference?

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We are an old established Club of some 35 years and are looking for new members. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Meeting Room at Arnold Library at 7.45pm. There is plenty of parking space at the rear of the library and enter the Meeting Room can be accessed via the Leisure Centre.

Welcome back. We, the Committee hope you all had a relaxing and interesting summer break and we look forward to seeing you all again at our regular meetings. On Tuesday September 18th Elaine Wyatt will give a presentation on 'The Closing of Calverton Colliery'. On Tuesday October 16th the topic is 'Byron in Venice' by Val Henstock, and on Tuesday November 20th Andy McKinnon will present a 'History of Bestwood'.

On Tuesday 11th September we are holding our Annual General Meeting followed by a general interest meeting so whatever your subject interest may be this is a good time to come and meet with us. We look forward to meeting you. On Tuesday 9th October there will be an open discussion on postcard collecting. The meeting in November will be the Annual Dinner at the Westminster Hotel, Mansfield Road, Carrington. Nottingham. There is the possibility of a visit (with limited numbers) to the Nottingham Archives on Tuesday 13th November - details are yet to be confirmed. For further information of any of the above please contact John Ward 0115 926 5627.

All meetings commence at 7pm and are held at Bonington House, (The Labour Club) High Street, Arnold. Ample car parking is available opposite Bonington House behind the Arnold Clinic and the venue is served by a good bus route. Admission on the door - Members £1.00 and Non-members/visitors £2.00. Refreshments provided and everyone is welcome. Further details if required - ring John Ward 0115 926 5627.

At Arnold Library : October/November RHYME, RATTLE AND ROLL.... ....is held every Tuesday and Thursday, from 10:30 – 11am for 0-3 year olds and their carers/parents. It is a lively 30 minutes of singing nursery rhymes and songs. GRUFFALO STORY HULLABALLO! On Monday October 8th from 10.30 – 11am we will be holding a special Gruffalo themed story hullabaloo followed by a simple craft activity. This is recommended for 3-5 year olds and their carers/parents. ROALD DAHL FUN DAY From 10am – 3pm Saturday October 27th we will be hosting a Roald Dahl themed fun day including a “George’s Marvellous Medicine Show” at 11am! KNIT AND NATTER CAFE From the Monday October 15th from 2pm - 3.30 pm we will be hosting a fortnightly Café where you can knit, natter and borrow books about knitting. The café will be held on 15th and 29th October and 12th and 26th November. SHORT STORY WRITING WORKSHOP As part of National short stories week we will be holding a writing workshop on Monday 12th November from 4.30 – 5.30 pm. No booking required. READING CAFÉ... Open every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12 noon. Everyone is welcome to refreshment and to chat about books. The café has a themed meeting once a month; October 10th: Light-hearted poetry: a mixture of Limericks, Haiku and group poetry. November 14th: Short stories: bring along your favourite short story to share. INTERESTED IN LOCAL HISTORY? From 1.30 - 4pm on Thursday October 25th and Thursday November 29th our Local Studies Librarian Ursula Ackrill will be available to help with local history. For more information call 0115 9224986 or e-mail Ursula Ackrill at ursula.ackrill@nottscc.gov.uk. BOOK SALE At the beginning of November we will be hosting a sale of old Library stock. More information will be available closer to November. TRY I.T + In addition to our sessions on The Ancestry website, we are now offering lessons on how to get started on Facebook and Twitter. The sessions are free, last for 1 hour and are usually one-to-one. For these sessions you must have basic computer skills and an e-mail address.

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Vernon Coaker MP Does Blindfolded Walk During the summer, I was pleased to help the Guide Dogs organisation raise awareness of the difficulties faced by local people with sight loss. I took a blindfolded walk, with a guide dog, along Mapperley Top to experience at firsthand what obstacles blind and partially sighted people face as they go out and about in our town centres. The hazards they face often include tables and chairs on pavements outside cafes, badly designed pedestrian crossings and poorly parked cars that block the way. It was a really interesting experience and it has made me think much more about the ways in which we can all help reduce the difficulties. Things such as the positioning of street furniture and inconsiderate parking can make a real difference. The work of Guide Dogs is impressive. I hope everyone in Arnold will support them in any way they can. See more at www.guidedogs.org.uk

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 Strokeability helps Gedling residents to improve their health Strokeability is a 12 week gentle exercise programme specifically designed for people living with stroke. The Programme includes exercise, relaxation, advice and information about local support services. It provides an opportunity for people to work towards a healthier lifestyle, meet other people living with stroke and hopefully

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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 Woody 911 4248 or 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 in the Urology Seminar Room at Nottingham 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 Dyslexia Action - Empowering Parents FREE Course - On 10th November from 10am - 1pm at 1a Bridlesmith Gate, Bottle Lane, Notts, NG1 2GR. To book or for more information please call 0115 948 3849. 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.

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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. 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 carers of people with terminal cancer or other life-limiting illnesses. For a few hours each week our trained volunteers are able to provide one to one emotional support, information and a short break from your caring role. For support, call 0845 304 8730, 0115 938 5906 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie. org.uk. Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153

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Nottingham 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.

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Junior Triathlon Sessions for kids aged 8-14 Following a successful summer of sport Absolute Triathlon Club based at Southglade Leisure Centre in Bestwood are now holding weekly training sessions for children aged 8 – 14 years. The triathlon sessions take place every Thursday evening from 5pm until 7.15 pm and cover swim, bike and run training. All children, including beginners, are welcome to come for a free trial however they must be able to swim a minimum of 100 mtrs without stopping and ride a bike. Head Coach Steve Lloyd commented “Triathlon has seen a surge in popularity over the last few years and took centre stage at the London 2012 Olympics where British brothers Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee took Gold and Bronze respectively. The sport is great for kids as the fun bit is training across the 3 different sports of swimming, biking and running.” The sessions form part of Nottingham’s successful Absolute Triathlon Club launched in 2009 and has subsequently raft of awards including the Nottingham Club of the Year.

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The club will cater for all abilities with three different training squads; Foundation, Development and Performance which will involve beginners to the sport as well as really push those showing talent in the sport. Leading the coaching will be Steve Lloyd who is the current British Triathlon Federation (BTF) Performance-Development Coach of the Year and is also the regional head coach for the BTF West Midlands Regional Academy. Children can trial for the club during the year that they turn eight, however they need to be able to swim 100 mtrs without stopping and ride a bike. The new club runs from 5 pm to 7.15 pm every Thursday evening at Southglade Leisure Centre throughout the year and the session covers all 3 disciplines. Sessions cost around £5.25 with a discount for siblings. For further information please contact the Club Secretary Jayne Lloyd on 0115 9607912 or e-mail jayne@ absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk

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“PUMPKIN CARVING” Don’t be late for the “spooky hunt”. Design your own pattern to transfer onto a real pumpkin – carve it out - we provide the T Light – you will also be making a pumpkin hanging decoration.

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KIDS DIARY

If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk

Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599. BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical & modern music ever written! Come & see why this makes us different. We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. See: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael Overbury on 01636 702054. Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 7pm - 9.15pm. Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information.

Magical Movers - singing dancing and having fun in Arnold and Woodthorpe. Call Claire on 07954 991963 - www.magicalmovers.co.uk 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 St Mary’s Pre-School - weekdays - call 07969 544137. Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups - call Sarah Spencer 854 5006. Beavers, Cub & Scout groups

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1st Redhill Scout & Guide group - meetings: Band Mon 7pm/ Beavers Wed 5.45pm/Cubs Wed 7pm/Guides Thurs 7.30pm/Scouts Fri 7pm/ at 329 Mansfield Rd. Tel 953 7986. Arnold Methodist Playgroup - Front St - Tues & Fri 9.45am-11.45am 2-5yrs. Tel: 07779610136. 2nd Arnold Girls Brigade - Wed 6.15pm-9pm.Call Elaine McPherson on 9109188.

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!) - Healthy lifestyle programme for children age 7-13. Wed 5-7pm @ Arnold Leisure Centre & 10-12pm @ Redhill Leisure Centre. Contact: 07966 875066. Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds every Sunday morning from 10am to 12noon. Contact Andrew Whitaker on 07891 654978. Weaverthorpe Pre-School- Derwent Crescent, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Funding for 3yr olds. Qualified staff. Contact us on 0115 926 5644, email: weaverthorpe@btconnect. com. Website: www.weaverthorpepreschool.weebly.com. The Boys Brigade, 38th Nottingham Company-Every Tue 6-8.30pm. Open to ages 5-18yrs @ Arnold URC, Calverton Rd. Call Jennifer on 0115 9670034 or http://38nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk Killisick Pre-School- Coppice Farm Primary, Laver Close, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Free funded sessions for 3 & 4 yrs. Contact us on 0115 859 8143, email: killisick.ps@ ntlworld.com. Little Lambs Mother & Baby Group- A fun and friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Friday 2-4pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane, Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT. £1.50 per family. E: little. lambs@virginmedia.com or visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe Arnold View Pre-School- For children aged 2 to 4 years at Arnold Hill Community Centre, Arnold. OFSTED registered. Sessions Tue, Thurs & Fri am & pm including lunch clubs. Funding for 3yr olds. Qualified staff and a genuine love for children. Contact tel: 0115 967 1391 or 07919 025633.

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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 Discover, Explore and Create Kids Art Group - at The Place Activity Centre, Sherwood. Be creative and imaginative using a range of different art materials and techniques. Take you Discover and Explore Arts Awards. 7-9yrs Saturday (term time) 9.30-10.30am. 10-11yrs Sat (term time) 10.45-11.45am. Age ranges & sessions are flexible for siblings. First session FREE. Contact Natasha 07742 949582 or email: sashaeast@sky.com 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. Guitar and Bass Tuition - with Richard Woodward. All styles, acoustic and electric, beginners to advanced. Tel: 0115 960 9421 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 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers Beavers 6.30-7.45 | Cubs Panther Grp Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered- for children aged 30Fri mths upwards. Children 7-8.30pm Tues welcome, | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. from all families with places available fro| September 2012. Please contact Melanie Contact Noel Yeatman 0115for 956 9865/0787505 Saunders on 07971 382837 more information.6784 Boys’ Brigade, 25th Nottingham Company - Every Tuesday night (term time): 5.20pm - 9.15pm. Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At the Emmanuel Church, Church View Close, Warren Hill. Contact Adrian on 07857 897633 or email: adrian25nottmbb@hotmail.com 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

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ARNOLD SWIMMING CLUB NEWS

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Swimming News... Club Championships 2012

This years Club Championships are to be held on 20th, 21st, October and 4th November at Hucknall and 28th October at Arnold (400m only). The Saturday gala at Hucknall is 6pm warm up for 6.30pm start and the Sunday galas at Hucknall are all 12 noon warm up for 12.25pm start. The gala on the 4th November is 5pm warm up for 5.30pm start. A full report on the Club Championship 2012 will be in the next edition of NG5. Please note that this years presentation evening is on Friday 7th December 2012 at Arnold Working Men’s Club starting at 7.30pm.

Notts ASA Centenary

Following on from the Notts ASA Centenary Dinner attended by Bill Hopkins (President Elect of Notts ASA), Colin Walton (Chairman), David Fortescue (Committee Member of Arnold James Dwyer SC and Notts ASA) and Dave Palmer (Performance Squad Age: 12 Sport: Swimming - Racing Head Coach) the Club competed in a Centenary gala held at County: Nottinghamshire Beechdale Baths and we won it! Congratulations to all those who took part and also to those swimmers who competed at How did you first get the Chesterfield Open Meeting on the same day. involved with your sport? After I had finished Nottingham Hospital Charity Donation all my lessons at the leisure Following on from David Fortescue being chosen as one of centre I had a trial with the Torch Bearers for the London Olympics, he suggested that Arnold Swimming Club because I wanted to carry it might be a good idea for him to visit other swimming clubs in on swimming. the Nottinghamshire area, dressed in his full Torch Bearer Kit Who was the first person with the Torch, where he could offer a photo opportunity for a to spot your talent? small fee to raise money for our chosen charity! Tony Parker watched me David’s fantastic efforts managed to raise £200.00 which was at the trial and told me my presented to E38 Ward Staff on a visit to Queens Medical butterfly could be good! centre. Many thanks to everyone who contributed, it is much What is your greatest sporting achievement? appreciated. Becoming the Boys Junior Up and Coming Galas Club Captain for this September was the start of a very hectic gala season which season. continues well into December. The focus for swimmers will What’s your earliest be the Club Championships, National Arena League, Sports memory of competing in Centre League, Notts ASA Stage 3 Gala, Notts ASA Stage 1 your sport? Probably my Gala and the Major Oak Open Meet. Updates will be provided first gala when I got really in the next edition of NG5 magazine. excited about the fact they Arnold SC Training Times had the proper starting So when and where do Arnold Swimming Club train? machine! Monday: 7-9 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Who’s your biggest Tuesday: 7-8 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre supporter and why? My mum because she Wednesday: 7-8 pm - Southglade Leisure Centre takes me to all the galas Thursday: 7-9 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre and open meets that I go Friday: 7-8 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre to. My brother Oliver is my Friday: 7-7.30 pm - Southglade LC (land training) loudest supporter. Friday: 7.30 - 9pm - Southglade LC Sunday: 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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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 Tony Sahota 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.....

Being a victim of burglary can be extremely upsetting and violating. A stranger has broken into your home and laid their hands on your things, often taking some of your most prized possessions in the process. A number of burglaries have occurred in daylight hours in the area recently. Some are break-ins, where the culprits have broken through a door or a window to gain entry.

However, some thieves have simply capitalised on home owners leaving their doors or windows open or unlocked. Residents are reminded to ensure their homes and outbuildings are secure, even if you are inside or in the back garden. Ofﬁcers have been carrying out increased patrols in the area to tackle the problem and they have noticed that some people leave keys in the locks of their double glazing windows. Opportunist thieves will think of nothing of putting a hole through the window to unlock it and get in. Take the keys out and put them in a safe place to ensure you don’t become a victim. Motorists are also urged to lock up their vehicles following a series of thefts from vehicles. In many of the incidents, there is no damage to the car and it would appear as though thieves have got in because the owner has left it unlocked. Make sure your motor is secure and ensure nothing is left on view inside. A sat nav, a shopping bag, or even an item of clothing can act as bait to thieves. For more crime prevention advice, visit the Nottinghamshire Police website at www.nottinghamshire.police.uk.

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Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War of the Worlds will come to Capital FM Arena Nottingham on 4 December 2012! Tickets are priced from £42.50 (plus booking fee).You can book tickets online at wwwcapitalfmarena.com, via the ticket hotline on 0843 373 3000 or in person at Ticketing & Customer Services, Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham.

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Business Spotlight.... Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Club: Arnold & Sherwood Your name: Jo Polkey How did you first get into your line of work? I was originally a member of Rosemary Conley classes in Carlton. I found the advert to become a franchisee in one of the Rosemary Conley magazines and decided to give it a go. How did you get to where you are now? I needed to undertake full training to be an exercise to music instructor and also in nutrition and weight management. Once I’d completed the training I launched my classes in January 2010. Since then I have been running 10 classes a week across the Arnold, Sherwood and Bulwell areas. How have you found advertising in ng magazines? I’ve advertised in the ng magazines since I opened my business and it has brought me a significant number of new members, so much so that I intend to keep an advert in every edition. What did you want to be when you were growing up & would you still like to be that now? When I was growing up I always wanted to work with people. That led me into nursing and then nursing management. After 23 years in the NHS I decided I needed a challenge and a change. This has taken me back to what I always wanted to do...work with people. What’s your signature dish and what’s the recipe? I make a lovely Lemon Drizzle Cake...it’s a very low fat version and one of Rosemary’s recipes (see recipe below)

Lemon Drizzle Cake

method ingredients 180g low-fat spread 1. Preheat the oven to 150°C, GM2. Beat the low-fat spread with the caster sugar, gradually adding the egg. Sieve in the flour and baking powder and 180g caster sugar beat again adding the finely grated zest of both lemons. 3 eggs, beaten 2. Pour into a loaf mould, lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated 180g plain flour oven for 60 minutes until a skewer inserted into the thickest part comes 1 tsp baking powder out clean. 3. When the cake is cooked - remove from the oven and pour over the 2 lemons 1 tbsp Demerara sugarjuice from the 2 lemons and sprinkle with sugar, allow to cool and then serve cold.

Tips: Line the bottom of the loaf mould with a strip of parchment paper to make it easier to lift out when cooked.

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“I lost over 3 stone at class!” Nina MONDAY Bulwell Academy Squires Avenue, Bulwell, NG6 8HG 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Slim & Aerobics) TUESDAY Pond Hill Lane Community Centre Pondhills Lane, Arnold, NG5 8DR 09:25 - 10:40 am (Slim & Aerobics) Arnold Hill Comprehensive School. (Lower Sch), Gedling Rd, NG5 6NZ 6:00 - 7:15 pm (Kardy-O-Fun Aerobics) Arnold Mill Primary School Cross Street, Arnold, NG5 7AX 8:00 - 9:15 pm (Kardy-O-Fun Aerobics) WEDNESDAY St Pauls Church Hall Church Drive, Daybrook, NG5 6JB 1:15 - 2:45 pm (Slim & Aerobics)

WEDNESDAY Sherwood United Reformed Church (Main Hall), 1 Edwards Lane, Sherwood, NG5 3AA 5:30 - 6:45 pm (Kardy-O-Fun Aerobics) Bulwell Academy Squires Avenue, Bulwell, NG6 8HG 7:30 - 9:00 pm (Slim & Aerobics) THURSDAY St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe, NG5 4PH 09:30 - 10:45 am (Slim & Aerobics) Arnold Hill Comprehensive School. (Lower School), Gedling Road, Arnold, NG5 6NZ 5:45 - 7:00 pm (Slim & Aerobics) 6:30 - 7:45 pm (Kardy-O-Fun Aerobics)

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GEM Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus kick off summer with a bang!

On the 21 July, GEM ladies packed up their bags and headed up to Calver to take part in a Barbershop singing retreat with Sally McLean, the renowned chorus director of the White Rosettes, multiple time winners of UK barbershop competition. A lot of laughs, tea, singing and frolics were had by all and I would like to thank everyone who made it such a fantastic weekend. GEM also sang at the Derby Beer Festival on 11 July to encouraging crowds, startling them into silence with Bad Romance to begin with, and cheered into an encore after the last song. It was a successful night for all, including the two new recruits who completed their first sing out that night – congratulations! GEM are now preparing for Biddulph music festival on 6 October and of course the UK Barbershop convention in October. The Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS) holds a National Convention annually with many choruses taking part each year. Each chorus is marked on their choice of music, presentation and quality of the singing. GEM Connection have been practising hard and are looking to improve on last year’s scores. The Chorus meets every Thursday from 7:30pm at Harrington Junior School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. If you would like to find out more, come along to a rehearsal, become part of the mailing list or book us for an event, please email pro@gemconnection.org or contact Flin Tubby on 07545 316 986. Come along and see how GEM sparkles!

Diamond Celebrations

There was great excitement when members of the Nottinghamshire branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild were asked to exhibit their textile art at Vernon Park for the Royal visit. Like the Queen, the Nottinghamshire Branch of the Guild is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary this year. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge came to see the display and Eileen Tilley presented the Duchess with a textile posy trimmed with lace and a lace butterfly. Many people at the event enjoyed seeing the varied work of the group on display. Some members are new to embroidery; others have been members of the Guild for over 25 years. The group meets monthly in the city centre and there is usually a speaker. The topics are very varied and it is fascinating to see the work of others and hear of what inspired them. This year they look forward to talks about using recycled materials, lace and the recreation of Lady Peacocks dress. Some of the members go to Sherwood Community centre for weekly evening classes and/or a monthly workshop. The Embroiderers’ Guild is a registered charity. There are many other activities and events in the region that members can enjoy. This friendly group meet at the Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood Street on the first Tuesday of the month at 1-30pm. If you have a love of and an interest in textiles why not come along? Visitors are very welcome. For more information contact - Judith Hanley: Tel - 0115 9531695 Email - tedjudyhanley@ntlworld.com Web site http://www.emreg.org.uk/branches/ nottinghamshire

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Six Green Flags in a row for Arnot Hill Park! Arnot Hill Park in Arnold has been awarded a Green Flag for an amazing sixth year in a row.

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The Green Flag Award is a national award which recognises the best parks and green spaces in the country, and is a sign of an excellent, well managed and customer friendly park. The latest award came from an unannounced visit by a Green Flag Judge, which thanks to high scores in previous years’ assessments meant the council qualified for the park to be judged during a ‘mystery shopper’ visit. The park has continued to evolve over the last year, with a number of projects recently completed, including a new landscaped area to both sides of the front entrance in January, solar panels installed to the Civic Centre, and Jubilee Depot and new reed beds installed on the lake to improve wildlife biodiversity. Gedling Borough Council works closely with the Friends of Arnot Hill Park to manage and maintain the park. It is a popular visitor attraction with a range of facilities for the family, including a wildlife pond with a range of popular and rare breed birds, refreshment kiosk, a skate park and play area, rose and sensory gardens, ball court and aviary.

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Giampiero and Lemporio hair salons have this month merged! Giampiero and David Capaldo were partners for twelve years in Nottingham City Centre from 1990, now after a further twelve years they are back together again in Arnold. We would like to thank every client who has supported us over the years and welcome new and old clients into our exciting new venture.

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ARNOLD TOWN FC Latest News..

New Chairman Elected Following the AGM a new chairman was elected, Alan Bush takes over from long serving Roy Francis who stepped down from the post. Roy takes over the vacant post of the clubs President

Building starts on new Arnold Health Centre

Great Start to Season

Arnold Town kicked off the new season with two victories before losing to Holbeach Utd in the FA Cup. They made progress in the FA Vase beating Thurnby Nirvana 5-3 to set up a tie with Heanor Town in the 2nd Qualifying round but they struggled in the league losing the next six games. The Reserves have started in extraordinary style scoring five times in each of their first four games in the NSL Division One. Arnold’s Academy side opened their season with a defeat 1-3 at home to Staveley MW u19’s, one of the division’s top sides last season.

Arnold Town Supporters Club Membership available, to join the 'Wall of Support' it costs a minimum of £2 or pay what you want! For further details contact Mark at arnoldwho@sky.com

Oct/Nov Home Fixtures 20 Oct - v Staveley MW 3 Nov - v Maltby Main 17 Nov - v Thackley 1 Dec - v Barton Town OB All images provided by official club photographer Mick Gretton

NHS Nottinghamshire County and Gedling Borough Council are pleased to announce that building work has started on a state of the art Health Centre for the community of Arnold. This is a major boost for the regeneration of Arnold town centre and when complete, the Health Centre will provide improved primary care facilities and an increased range of community services via this £4 million medical centre with an integrated pharmacy in the heart of Arnold. The Highcroft Surgery of Dr Gard & Partners will be located in the new premises, which will also provide additional clinical space for community services. The new two storey building is expected to be completed in September 2013. The modern building has been designed to be environmentally friendly, incorporating solar panels and will be rated ‘excellent’ for energy use. It will also have undercroft parking. For the duration of the build, the Croft Road car park, which has around 35 spaces, will be closed. However, shoppers can use the nearby Arnold Leisure Centre car park during this time, and can look forward to a refurbished Croft Road car park with better layout and signage once work on the health centre has been ﬁnished. The Shopmobility scheme will still operate from the Wood Lane end of the car park.

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Roberts Building & General Maintenance

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For some more tips on improving the state of my lawn I contacted our good friends at Green Thumb and David Kelly has kindly given me some great tips which I am delighted to share with you.... Autumn is a very important time of the year for lawn maintenance. Scarification This is an essential part of lawn maintenance. We scarify to remove matted growth and thatch both of which are detrimental to a lawn, thinning out the thatch improves the plants growing conditions and it also reduces one of the causes of moss. It can be done with a specialist hand tool or a machine. Aeration Put simply aeration is making holes in the lawn to let carbon dioxide out of the soil and allow oxygen in.

....Blimey, thanks for all those tips Dave. I had no idea there was so much involved. For those of us with very little time (or inclination!) companies like Green Thumb offer a great lawn care service and it really doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost the earth. For more information on lawn care or to get Dave and his team round to help just give them a call on 0115 965 4743. ÂŠ Ali Wale

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Martin Page Arnold Area’s Local

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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.

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For ALL your outdoor needs

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WE ARE MOVING! As of 8th October we will be moving to 924 Woodborough Rd Mapperley NG3 5QS

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Canterbury Canterbur HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Whatever your problem Canterbury has a specialist team of experienced installers & servicemen that can help. From small repairs to complete replacements. Most jobs can be undertaken on site, quickly & efficiently.

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Cynthia Grice - Burton My wife and I were very pleased with the work carried out on our property, especially having to complete the car canopy on time in adverse weather conditions. We have no hesitation in recommending Canterbury for future customers.

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Hopewells Joinery All Aspects of Joinery work undertAken •kitcHen fitting •decking & fencing •Brickwork •lAminAte flooring •doors, floors, skirting BoArds & stAirs •gArden mAintenAnce •property mAintenAnce

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home & garden Are you looking for expert advice, quality workmanship with competitive prices? Well look no further; Mark Severn is here to help you with all your specialist ground work needs. Mark has been in his trade for 22 years. All Grounds is a local, friendly business specialising in hard landscaping, fencing and paving. Mark also does footings and foundations for extensions. If you want your home and garden to have a whole new look please call Mark now for a free quotation on 0115 952 4729 or 07870 271643.

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D. J. Hill Electrician All Types Of Electrical Work From Additional Sockets To Rewires

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DAVE... THE RUBBISH MAN

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Michelles Cleaning & Garden Services

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*GREAT OFFERS ON DOORS* Six panel, white, primed, grained, internal doors with handles, hinges etc. Fully fitted for only.....

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FREEDOM BATHROOMS LTD Bathroom Fitting Disability Adaptations General Plumbing

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HEATHDALE BUILDING SERVICES

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Heatherview Landscapes Hedge & Grass Cutting Garden Maintenance Garden Clearance Patios Fencing Tree Cutting

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All Weathers Plumbing & Heating

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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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Nottingham Roofing Services Over 20 yrs experience

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Digital TV / Aerial problems? Your Local, Affordable TV Installation and Connection Service

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“We pride ourselves on the personal touch. 15 years of carpet experience. Advising on the best product for you. Negotiating the best price we can. We treat your home like it’s ours and fit your carpets/floor with expertise and care.”

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REDHILL BASED AUTHOR PUBLISHES BOOK

One step closer for a Gedling Country Park Gedling residents could soon have some extra open space to enjoy as plans for a country park in Gedling take shape. Gedling Borough Council has long since had an ambition to turn the land of the former Gedling Colliery into a country park and after some careful negotiation there may be an opportunity to make it happen.

Bereft of O-levels, Nottingham native Ben Zabulis left Claremont School age 16 to begin an engineering career, leading eventually to sixteen years of overseas employment. In Chartered Territory Ben charts that personal and professional journey. The book is a rich and diverse account of sixteen years spent living and working abroad as an engineer, from the chaos of everyday life in Lagos to the unique Hong Kong via the conformity of life in Japan and the wonders of the Indian sub-continent. Ben describes the lifestyle inherent in such an overseas posting – the emphasis very much on cultural anomalies and humour. The book is easy to read and light-hearted, Boy’s-Own-style exploits interwoven, where relevant, with local colour and history. Ben hopes the book may offer similar inspiration to the student, gap-year traveller or young professional seeking opportunity, by way of adventure and exploration, abroad. For more information please visit:

www.charteredterritory.co.uk Available in paperback RRP £10.99 ISBN No: 978-1-909061-08-8

To order a copy please visit www.cgepublishing.co.uk

The Council is working with UK Coal, who owns the site, and an agreement in principle has been reached to transfer the ownership of the land from them to the Council. Work is now being planned to carry out a range of surveys to assess the condition of the land to see if it’s suitable and to plan the potential layout of a country park on the site. Pending the results of these land surveys, it is possible that the park could open to the public in the spring of 2013, once work to create a car park and pathways around the edge of the land has been completed. After this initial opening, the Council would draw on the various funding sources it has identified, potentially totalling £1 million, to develop the land into a country park. Although this will be done in a phased approach over several years, residents could expect to see a better path network, a children’s play area, interpretation boards and even a visitors’ centre over time. Councillor John Clarke, Leader of Gedling Borough Council, said: “We are really excited to be working with UK Coal on the transfer of this important site to the Council. Although we’re only in the early stages of the process, we are delighted at the prospect of another country park in Gedling for residents and visitors to enjoy.”

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ERNHALE ROOFING

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Community Cinema St Mary’s Church, Arnold

Programme will be as follows: Oct 16th 7.30pm - The Artist (12) Oct 23rd 2pm - The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists (U) Nov 20th 7.30pm - Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (12) All welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult & be old enough to watch the category of ﬁlm being shown.

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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 Arnold Women’s Institute - call 01636 673550 for details. 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 Pushy Mothers - Buggy workout in Woodthorpe Park. Fantastic way to improve your fitness & meet other mums. Tue 11-12 & Fri 10.30-11.30am. Call Vanessa on 07979 520085.

Yoga Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Yoga exercise (chair exercise) £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly

prepared meal.. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more information.

Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting Tues at Five Ways, Valley Rd. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com

Wednesday Lunch Club - Arnold Methodist Church. Cooked meal, company & friendship. Contact Mavis Flewitt on 952 0919. 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.

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 Tony Pearsall on 0115 808 1984.

Killisick Autumn Club - every Tuesday 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Rd. For more info call 0115 956 8575.

The Fellowship - meets Thursday 2pm-3pm at the Wesleyan Reform Church, Burford Street, Arnold. We have a variety of speakers & tea & biscuits. For more info call Ms Patricia Lyon 0115 920 0485/07986892022 or patricia.lyon246@ btinternet.com. All welcome.

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. October 23rd - Full Movement Method. 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 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.

Card Making & Paper Craft Classes - held monthly in Arnold. If you can get a crowd together I can come to you! Contact Victoria to book 07748 707845 or bluejellystampin@sky.com

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at

Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Mike 0115 920 0164 or www.nottinghamroundabaout.co.uk

South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 0115 914 1076 or 0115 915 9119.

Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Janet-0115 9375861.

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities and help in your local community, nationally

and internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Tues in month 7pm-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot. Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes.

Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk. Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom, 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........................................0115 940 0999 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 24 Select Accountancy 25

Counselling Emma Castledine

Aerials/TV’s/Home Cinema 1st Astral Aerials 83 Phil Chapman 53 New Wave Aerials 81 TV Confused 84

Dance & Theatre Schools Ann Culley 47 LA School of Dance 41 Start Dancin 34

Bathrooms & Kitchens Concept Interiors Haydn Interiors Kitchen Design Studio Fairdinkum K & B Freedom Bathrooms Rightlove Bathrooms

Domestic Appliance Engineers/Sales Dave & Tony Farrell C.Moore Service Ltd

Beauty / Nails Complexions Nails & Co Oliver Smith Clinic Helen Stanbridge

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44,45 38,39,93 93 41

Bedrooms/Wardrobes Concept Interiors Haydn Interiors KDS Sliding Door Wardrobes

5 54 70 76

Blinds/Curtains Designer Fabric Store Highbury Design

73 69

Building Services / Roofers / Fascias AKJ Contracts 55 Arnold Building Services 74 Arnold Building & Roofing 52 S.Bird 55 Brownz Builders 69 Canterburys 68 C n D Properties 82 C M Ellis 75 Ernehale Roofing 87 Heathdale Building Serv 80 P.Hodgkinson 72 Hudsons 79 Nottm Roofing 83 Roberts Builders 53 Roofer Mick 58 SBS 58 PG Stapleton 63 Traditional Roofing 75 John White Builders 61 Butchers Chambers

Kids Making it! 58 51

Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains 62 Drainscan 55 Electricians Arnold Electrical Delectrix P.Kelliher DJ Hill LV Electrical Perkins & Son Tony Simpson

Joiners/Bespoke Timberwks Beecroft 76 DD Joinery & Property 74 JM Joinery 87 Glen Myers 63 Hopewells Joinery 69 Mike Thompson 53

60 83 75 72 51 62 77

Equestrian Martin’s Farm

Estate/Letting Agents I AM Lettings Smooth Moves

1 67

Flooring Brightwood Flooring

Foot Health/Chiropody High St Foot Clinic Physio Direct Foot Clinic Suzanne Gratton Fisher

41 47 46

Gas Engineers TherMix

Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping/Ponds All Grounds 71 B & P Paving 78 DF Garden & Property 72 Fusion Garden Creations 62 Gardenscene Landscapes 61 Green Thumb 49 Heatherview Landscapes 81 Littlegreen Landscapes 67 Pond Perfection 63 W.R.S 59

Legal Services/Solicitors Barker Evans 21 Massers Solicitors 6 Sharp, Young & Pearce 20 M.P Vernon Coaker

Pet Care/Food Door to Paw

Plastering S Bird N.Bluff Richard Brooks C J Plastering GM Plastering Matt the Plasterer

55 62 77 51 87 80

Plumbing & Heating Agua Plumbing All Weathers B & M Plumbing P.Byrne Hydra Heating PC Plumbing Matt Redgate Woodthorpe P & H

67 81 63 59 52 61 83 74

Property Maintenance DF Garden & Property Premier Property Care Roberts

72 80 53 51

Health / Fitness Arnold Leisure Centre Combat Masters Pure Phitness Redhill Ladies Hockey Rosemary Conley TEK Kickboxing

Restaurants/Bars/Pubs Home 2,3 Waggon & Horses 7

41 46 41 34 36,37 42

Schools/Colleges Hazel Hurst

Home Improvements Handyman Services House & Garden TLC JJ Jobs Man about the House Prestige Home Imp. Tony Smith Handyman S White

77 52 75 61 75 66 52

Complementary Therapies Bowen Therapy 41 Healing Touch 43 Helen Stanbridge 41 Reflexology 41 Computer Repairs/I.T GB Micros PCM - IT

24 25

Hospitals Notts Woodthorpe Clinic

House Clearance/Waste Removal Dave the Rubbish Man 74 Introduction Agencies Matchmates

87 59 75 51

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Wedding Venues Bestwood Lodge Hotel

Removals/Courier Andy

Cleaning/Ironing Services Belle Casa 53 Victoria Cooper Ironing 52 Dustbusters 51 Michelles 75 MJ Cleaning 61

Vets Arnwood Vets

Wool/Haberdashery Knitworking

Painting & Decorating Anthony Gent Glen Birch James P & D Phil Sargeant

Chimney Sweeps Home Sweep

Veg Box Delivery Parsnips & Pears

Window/Conservatory Cleaning JWS

58 55

Hairdressing/Barbers Siobhain Connolly Giampiero

73 75

Oven Cleaning/Repairs Oven Repairs 4U OvenU

Car Repairs / Service / MOT Arnold Garage 95

Catering/Cakes Paula is Baking Mad

Upholstery/Fabric Designer Fabric Store P & J Upholstery

Windows/Doors/Fascias Apollo 77 Fab Fascias 84

Glass Specialist Sines Glass

48 85

89 29 31 89

Opticians/Optometrists Eye Tests At Home 23 Specsavers 96

Carers/Home Help/Support Sasha Osborne 21

Carpets/Carpet Fitter Carpet Style The Little Carpet Co

Tuition DSP Guitar Tuition Kumon Maths 360 Roberts Guitar Tuition

Social Clubs/Comm. Centres Arnold WMC 10 Solar Panels Arnold Electrical

Tiling/Tile Shops EMC Tiles Grout & About

57 51

Trade Directories Age UK

Training/Courses Bob Massey

Travel Agents Forest Travel

Tree Surgeons Charnwood W.R.S

66 59