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Welcome to our summer edition, packed full of great businesses all looking forward to hearing from you. If you get a great service, we would love to know about it. Chickpeas are a great store cupboard staple and in our recipes this edition they are the star of the show! Give them a try... Once again we have some great competitions. You can win one of two £50 meals at the amazing Cod’s Scallops, cool off with family passes to Swadlincote Ski Centre or go for some tickets to a great show. You need to be in it to win it, so get entering!!

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kids 6 kids diary 6-7 a helping hand 9 a helping hand directory 12-14 eat, drink & be merry! 16 recipes 20-21 business, IT, recruit. & finance 22 free time 25 community diary 26-28 music roundup 30-32 pets 34 home & garden 38 classifieds 50 crossword 54 looking good, feeling great 87 sudoku puzzle 87 useful information 92 puzzle solutions 92 index / list of advertisers 94 safer neighbourhoods 95

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Sherwood KIDS DIARY

If you run a group or club for kids. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sat 14 September 2pm - 4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.

Babies & Toddlers Playgroup - every Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am at St John’s Community Centre, Mansfield Rd, Carrington. A fun, friendly, supportive atmosphere. All welcome. For more info call Cynthia on 0115 960 2143.

Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! Forest Kids Nottingham - every Thursday 10am - 12 noon at Woodthorpe Grange Park. Meet at the golf hut/cafe for nature activities, games and general mucking about in the fresh air. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/forestkidsnotts or email: forestkidsnotts@gmail.com

Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group- A fun & friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Mondays 10.30am-12.30pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane,NG5 4HT. £3.50 per family. E: little.lambs@virginmedia.com, visit www.facebook.com/ littlelambswoodthorpe or follow on Twitter @littlelambsng5 Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org

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Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups Beavers, Cub & Scout groups

St Jude’s Youth Club - Wednesdays, 6-8pm (term time only) for 11-16 yrs. 50p entry. For more details please visit www.stjudesyouth.org.uk Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 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. Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Road, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UN. Mondays & Fridays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, April - October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@musicfor-everyone.org Discover, Explore and Create Kids Art Group - at The Place Activity Centre, Sherwood. Be creative & imaginative using a range of different art materials & techniques. Take your Discover & Explore Arts Awards. Sat (term time) 7-9yrs-9.30-10.30am,10-11yrs-10.45-11.45am. Sessions are flexible for siblings. First session FREE. Contact Natasha 07742 949582 or e:sashaeast@sky.com 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.

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 Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to sitting babies only. Small play area with baby toys. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. Some weeks “chill and chat”. FREE admission. Contact 0115 960 7541 for more info.

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Art Groups • Drawing Writers’ Group • Pilates Yoga • Life Drawing Spanish • Oil Painting Exhibitions • Laughter Club Pottery • Nottingham Clarion Choir To find out more about our classes and groups contact Jane or Jeremy on 0115 985 6777 email: theplace@theplaceactivitycentre.org.uk The Place, 2a Melrose Street, Sherwood NG5 2JP

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Tiny Talk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Classes - teach your baby how to communicate before they can talk and then help with their developing speech and language. Suitable from birth – 3 years. Enjoy a fun hour with your little one(s), learn a new skill, make new friends and eat chocolate biscuits! Call Claire, 07890 896889 or email claireba@tinytalk.co.uk. www.tinytalk.co.uk/claireba Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@ nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.nottinghamoutlaws. com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 5pm - 6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com

53rd Nottingham Brownies - meet Fridays 6pm - 7.30pm (term time) at St Martin’s Church, Trevors Gardens, Sherwood, NG5 3FU. Contact email: 53rdnottsbrownies@gmail.com 1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Mon (term time): 5.30pm - 8pm. Open to 5-14 yrs - boys Cubs, & girls.Scouts At St Andrew’s Comm. Hall, Chestnut Grove, Contact: 2nd Arnold Beavers, & Explorers - Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri |NG3 Cubs5AD. Panther Grp 1nottingham@boys-brigade.org.uk or 0115 912 0098 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. St JudesNoel Toddler Group Tues9865/0787505 & Thurs (term6784 time only), 9.30am - 11.15am at St Judes Church Contact Yeatman 0115- 956 Hall, Woodborough Rd. Call Jenny on 0115 985 6131. MESSY CHURCH- Fun activities & creative worship for the whole family followed by lunch. 10.45am - 1pm, second Sat of the month at Sherwood Methodist Church. Call Rev John Wiseman on 0115 840 8026 for more info.

kids Volunteers Urgently Needed 111th Sherwood Scouts urgently needs to recruit more volunteers to lead or assist with our Beaver, Cub and Scout troops.

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We meet at Sherwood Methodist Church on the corner of Mansfield Road/Devon Drive. • Beavers (6-8 years) meet Tuesdays at 6-7pm • Cubs (8-10 years) meet Tuesdays 6.458.15pm • Scouts (10-14.5 years) meet Mondays, 7.30-9pm. Experienced leaders run these groups but we’re keen to recruit additional volunteers to ensure a good balance of adults to young people, and to strengthen our overall team. We offer: • fun and satisfaction from enriching local kids’ lives • good support from current, experienced leaders in shaping and running the groups • free online training to develop skills recognised by employers • free DBS check What we’re looking for: • regular commitment to lead/assist at weekly sessions during school terms • enthusiasm to encourage young people through a range of activity badges This is a great opportunity for young people, adults, working professionals and recent retirees. It's fun, inspiring and a valuable way for a wide range of people to bring their time and skills to benefit the wider community. Please do contact me to get involved, discuss in more detail and/or arrange a visit to observe a session. James Urquhart Chair, 111th Nottingham Scouts james.urquhart@nottingham-scouts.org.uk 07939 144975

GSB Athletic U11 (18/19) have had a great year. They started the season as Division 1 Champions, have seen a player signed to Derby County and had continued support from their home sponsor Gedling & District Roundtable. By continually putting in the hard work and effort they have gained a new away sponsorship, TB Sport. Both sponsors have credited the boys on the effort they put into improving their game and skills by committing to weekly SAQ training and also the same level of effort they put into supporting local good causes and charities such as “When You Wish Upon A Star”. The sponsors appreciate these qualities in the boys and have shown their support to the team by providing winter coats, summer training equipment and constant support when the team are doing their charity fund raising. Team sponsors are really valuable and it would be great if lots more businesses could take the time to show their support to local teams and see the beneﬁts of how a little bit of encouragement can really boost a child’s conﬁdence and progression in all aspects of life and wellbeing.

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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or charity groups. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (150 characters). Call 0115 926 9777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together with their carers, very welcome. Meet 2nd Wednesday of

every month, 1pm-3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive (off Mansfield Rd), Sherwood. For more info call Pauline: 01332 810366 or Alan: 01159 262232 Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk

Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected 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 Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399

ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

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 Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation. Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 Sherwood Stroke Club - meets every fortnight on Fridays 10.30am - 2pm. United Reform Church Hall, Edwards Lane, Sherwood. Offering friendship & support. New members welcome. For details call 0115 962 6410 or 0115 926 7853. 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 Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org

Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101.

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. Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com 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

Tea Dance - run by Nottingham Osteoporosis Society. Every Thursday 1.30pm - 4pm at Sherwood Community

Centre. £2.50 includes tea and biscuits. All welcome. 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 Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk

Free Drop In Legal Advice Clinic - at Sherwood Methodist Church from 9am - 12pm. Last Thursday every month

and at Five Ways Community Centre from 10am to 1pm on first Monday every month. Advice can be sought in areas of family law, wills, probate and immigration. Call Tanveer on 0115 697 0757 or email: tmoughal@setfords.co.uk

Sherwood - helping hand group directory Real Quality Care - Offers home help for over 65’s. First half hour free with promotion code RQC1 (1 hr min). Tel: Steph - 0115 854 7093 or 07947 424741

Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire and their carers. Gateway

Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more info email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com 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 Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham

Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.

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

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

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk Open Wings - centre for adults with learning disabilities. Individual programmes and person centred learning @ Sherwood Community Centre - open Monday to Friday. www.openwingsadultlearning.co.uk. Call Anna 07828 268487 Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone

aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.

Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For

more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368

SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led

meetings are held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help UK 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk

Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page)

Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm

Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings

are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360.

FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk

Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - we support people with any type of arthritis. We meet last Friday of each month at Sherwood Community Centre from 11am - 1pm. For more info call Muriel Weisz on 0115 920 9100

Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.

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Bar, Victoria Embankment, NG2 2JY at 10am. Contact Maisie Cropley on 07717 007023 for more details.

Breathe Easy Gedling - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at the Scout Hut, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8DP

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.

MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046. 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

Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the

stress of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk

Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances, clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed events. For more info or support call 07459 649734.

My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted

guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk. Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733 Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers, carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Monday from 6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@firststepsed.co.uk

West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis - monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. We support people with any types of arthritis & invite interesting & informative speakers to our meetings. We also organise day trips twice a year & join together for Xmas lunch. Please contact Lorraine on 0115 981 6646 or lorrainesalt81@ gmail.com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257 Nottingham People’s Choir - singing for wellbeing and fun. Sponsored by the Royal Concert Hall (where we meet) & Institute of Mental Health. Every Thurs (term-time) 1pm -2.30pm. Only £2 (subsidised by sponsors). Highly professional Choir Leader, Abi Moore. We welcome all adults especially those who may not ordinarily join a choir & singing ability not essential! Phone Theo on: 07752536426 or email: theo.stickley@gmail.com

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Participate in behaviour and language research! Version 1.0 – 21/05/2019 IRAS ID 257177

Is your child… • Aged 6 - 48 months old • With no hearing problems or concerns • With English as their first language

If so… Please take part in our study that examines how your child’s brain responses relate to their behaviour and language ability. For your time… Your child will receive a voucher Contact Dr Rachael Lawrence: Email: msxrl15@nottingham.ac.uk Or call: 0115 823 2612 Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, 113 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 5DU.

As an NHS organisation we use personally-identifiable information to conduct research to improve health, care and services. As a publicly-funded organisation, we have to ensure that it is in the public interest when we use personally-identifiable information from people who have agreed to take part in research. This means that when you agree to take part in a research study, we will use your data in the ways needed to conduct and analyse the research study. Your rights to access, change or move your information are limited, as we need to manage your information in specific ways in order for the research to be reliable and accurate. If you withdraw from the study, we will keep the information about you that we have already obtained. To safeguard your rights, we will use the minimum personally-identifiable information possible. Health and care research should serve the public interest, which means that we have to demonstrate that our research serves the interests of society as a whole. We do this by following the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research. If you wish to raise a complaint on how we have handled your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer who will investigate the matter. If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are processing your personal data in a way that is not lawful you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Our Data Protection Officer is Rory King and you can contact him at rory.king@nuh.nhs.uk.

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BIG HEARTED

RESTAURANTEUR RECOGNISED Restaurateur John Molnar – from the Cod’s Scallops in Carrington, Bramcote and Long Eaton and the Nelson in Burton Joyce - has been recognised for his support and great work in the local community - including fundraising and supporting local groups. His achievements

include raising an amazing £60,000 for Maggie's – over the last three years – based at the City Hospital Maggie’s offers professional support to people with cancer and their loved ones. John was presented with the Special Recognition Award, sponsored by Eden PR, at the annual Nottingham Restaurant & Bar Awards - a celebration of the food and drink industry that the city and the county has to offer. The 2019 winners and nominees in 15 categories were announced at a spectacular Awards Ceremony held at Colwick Hall Hotel attended by 300 people from across the restaurant and bar industry. John personally undertakes challenges to raise money – he has run the Great North Run twice for Maggie’s as well as the Robin Hood Marathon. John is also in the top 5 per cent of personal fundraisers on Just Giving for his annual Robin Hood Half Marathon efforts for Maggie’s. In addition, John has hosted various events to support the community such as holding free festive lunches at The Cods Scallops for both less fortunate families and the elderly with help from Age UK. Through Tasty Tuesdays he has donated food to a homeless shelter in the city. The Cods Scallops is also in the process of launching Food Waste UK where any food left overnight is advertised on an app and collected by less fortunate people. The Cods Scallops also raises money for the other charities such as Fishermen’s Mission - the only fishermen’s charity that provides emergency support alongside practical, financial, spiritual and emotional care. John comments: “It’s really important that we do our bit. We regularly support local causes, through charitable donations, and hold charity quizzes every month each for a different local cause. Since we took over the Nelson last June, we have raised £2500, and our ambition is to raise at least £10,000. “I’ve always tried to help people less fortunate, from employing ex young offenders and drug addicts to donating

hot meals for the homeless. After working with Maggie’s Cancer with collection boxes, I came up with the idea of adding £1 to everyone’s bill. “ “As well as charity work our businesses are passionate about helping the environment with a bid to use less plastic and only using sustainable produce whenever possible. We have just featured in Giles Cohen’s new book Truth, Love and Clean Cutlery which highlights businesses that serve good food in an ethical and sustainable way.” Originally from Nottingham, John has been in the trade over 30 years, starting when he used to skip school to help his Dad in the kitchen at his restaurant in Derby. After catering college, he started a Youth Training Scheme at a four-star hotel in Nottingham and has worked everywhere from Scotland to Newcastle and even Bermuda! Kathryn Greenwood, Joint Managing Director of award sponsors Eden PR who presented the accolade added: “John is a worthy winner, we had a huge number of entries for this category and there are some amazing venues across Notts who do great work in the local community. John stood out because he gets so involved personally and is a real inspiration.” Annie’s Burger Shack and Perkins Bar and Bistro were runners up for the award and the Plough at Normanton received a special mention. A hugely popular winner, when John was announced he received a standing ovation from those attending the awards event. His latest project is Top Floor Development launched in November 2018 and is a unique dining concept where customers can dine on the perimeter of a professional kitchen. It’s a warehouse-style private dining room that seats up to 24 and tickets are sold on an individual basis or the whole venue can be hired exclusively for bespoke events. As well as ticketed five-course events, he regularly holds one-off pop-up nights, such as recent Meat & Malbec and Tour of Italy events.

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Probably the best fish and chips...

Prices are really reasonable with mains averaging about £10 and puddings all under £5. Worth every penny and the fact that the restaurant was packed on a Tuesday night is evidence that the good folks of Nottingham agree with me!

When the girls asked me to review a chippy, I had to double check I was hearing right. What can you say about fish and chips? Well, quite a lot actually...

Kids eat free all Summer

The Cod’s Scallops was created by John Molnar in 2011. The concept was very clever – fresh, sustainably caught fish cooked and served in a fun, family friendly environment. You pick your fish, choose how it’s cooked and select a side dish. Simple as that. We visited the Carrington branch and even before you walk through the door you are transported to the seaside of yesteryear with the lawn and deckchairs out front. The decor is bright and cheerful with plenty of retro touches like the framed, old fashioned seaside postcards on the walls. The guys and girls working there all wore either knotted hankies (boys) or fifties style headbands (girls) and their tops all had funny writing on the back; “Had dock me duck” and “What a Brill Plaice” were two that made me chuckle. It is this attention to detail that really makes this place special. Then there was the food. Meals were served in white china versions of a takeaway box and I noticed that children’s meals came in sandcastle buckets. Very, very clever. Between us we had hake in batter, haddock baked with garlic, lemon and herbs, Whitby giant scampi and a Gold award winning steak and scale ale pie, all served with chips. Sides of battered onion rings and mushy peas rounded off the order. Hand on heart, the best chips I’ve ever eaten. The fish was out of this world and the onion rings tasted more of onion than ring, if that makes sense. They received the highest accolade from my son; “best ever”. Frying in beef dripping makes a massive difference. Four empty plates said it all. Sticky toffee pudding and a chocolate brownie sundae rounded the evening off with style. All washed down with a bottle of crisp, white wine.

Every Monday, from 4.30pm – 6pm*

Starting Monday 29 July throughout the school holidays kids up to 12yrs eat free in all three branches. *T & C’s apply.

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Give Chickpeas a Chance! Chickpeas,

also known as garbanzo beans, Egyptian peas and kabuli chana, are an ancient legume, used in cookery all over the world. As well as the beige ones we are familiar with, chickpeas can be black, green and red. I buy mine in tins but you can also get them dried or in a jar. They are a cheap and versatile store cupboard favourite eaten at least once a week in my house. The humble chickpea also packs a punch. A great source of fibre and high in protein they also contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals making them a great vegetarian alternative to meat. What’s not to like! Something you might not know is that ground chickpeas are used as an alternative to coffee and supposedly it tastes delicious. I’m not a coffee drinker so let me know if you give this a try.

Chickpeas have a delicious nutty flavour and depending on how they are cooked can have a creamy texture when mashed or crunchy when roasted. They are so versatile! I have loads of recipes and it was pretty hard to select just three. Hummus is the classic recipe but feel free to pimp it up with other flavours like roasted peppers or add some chilli for a spicy version. The curry I have picked is also totally flexible, depending on what you have in the fridge/freezer. Use peas instead of spinach and omit the paneer if you are watching the calories. Chick chick bang bang is a favourite in my house and one I am teaching my son to cook for when he goes off to university. Cheap, nutritious and tasty it ticks all the boxes. Enjoy!

Ali Wale

Classic Hummus

Chick Chick Bang Bang

Chickpea Curry

400g tin chickpeas (drained & rinsed) 2 tbsp lemon juice 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp tahini 3 or 4 cloves garlic – crushed 1 tsp ground cumin pinch of salt water (as needed) paprika to garnish

2 or 3 medium sweet potatoes 400g tin chickpeas – drained & rinsed olive oil 2 red onions – halved, quartered & sliced 30g fresh coriander - chopped 2 tsp harissa paste 3 or 4 wholemeal ﬂatbreads or wraps 2 tbsp mango chutney 500g spicy breaded chicken (optional) 300g halloumi (optional) coleslaw & salad to serve

1 tbsp sunﬂower oil 1 onion – ﬁnely chopped 2” piece ginger – grated 2-3 garlic cloves – crushed 3 tbsp spice paste (I use Patak’s Madras) 50ml water 400g tin chickpeas – drained & rinsed 400g tin chopped tomatoes 240g baby spinach 250g paneer – cut into small dice and fried (optional)

You need a food processor or hand blender for this. Put the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt in the processor or bowl and whiz to a creamy paste. Add a small amount of water and blend again until you have the right consistency. This is a personal choice. I like mine fairly thick. You also need to taste and tweek as you go. Maybe add a bit more lemon juice or salt. Serve with carrot sticks or toasted pitta bread.

Put the oven on to 200°C. Peel and chop the sweet potato into small dice. Put in a pan with salted water. Bring to the boil and simmer until just cooked (about 7 mins). If using, put the chicken in the oven to cook as per packet instructions. Drain the sweet potatoes and pat dry with kitchen roll. Crush the chick peas lightly with a fork or masher. Heat a splash of oil in a non-stick pan and fry the onion for a few minutes, then add the sweet potato and fry until it starts to brown, then add the chickpeas, harissa and coriander to the pan, stir well and warm through. Put the ﬂat-breads in the oven for a couple of minutes to warm through. If using halloumi, slice and fry gently in a non-stick pan until golden brown both sides. To plate up: put the warm ﬂatbread on a plate. Spread with mango chutney then put the chickpea and sweet potato mixture over the top. Then add the chicken or halloumi, a couple of spoonfuls of coleslaw and some salad leaves and enjoy!

In a large shallow pan, heat the oil and gently fry the onion until soft. Add garlic and ginger and fry for 2 mins. Add the spice paste and water and cook gently for 5 mins. Add chickpeas and tomatoes. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 30 mins. If it gets too dry add some water. Add spinach a handful at a time and stir until wilted. Add paneer (if using). Check and season to taste. Serve with rice, naan and a dollop of yogurt.

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Notts CTC Raises £850 For Air Ambulance

Notts CTC's recent Audax cycling event proved to be an enormous success, raising a total of £850 for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance. Members of the group dropped by recently, as part of one of their regular cycle rides, to present a cheque to the charity. This donation represents the surplus from the group's recent Charnwood in the Spring Audax event - held on 13th April. The group also organises a second Audax event each October - An Autumn Day Out and donations last year from these events totalled over £1,200.

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business, IT, recruit. & finance Work Experience - not just a morning off school

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Who wrote The Lovely Bones original novel? Send your answer & contact details on or before Friday 13 September 2019 to:

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The Lovely Bones

will be at the Theatre Royal from 24 - 28 September 2019 Tickets £12.50 - £38 For tickets and info: www.trch.co.uk/ 0115 989 5555 All correct answers will be entered into a draw. The winner will be notified by Monday 16 September 2019. The performance is at 7.30pm on Tuesday 24 September 2019.

Back in the day, work experience meant a week off school doing some menial job in retail or making tea in an office just to say you’d done it. How things have changed… Current Government career benchmarks for schools stipulate that by the age of 16 every student should have had at least one meaningful experience of a workplace. The variety of roles available these days is staggering. Who would have thought ten years ago that ‘influencing’ others through carefully staged photographs would be a life choice? It’s vital that young people understand this huge world of work – and it is a world. The gap year of old is also outdated with many young people working their way around the world for years. Although there’s an old fashioned school of thinking that this is a way of ‘avoiding’ the real world I disagree. Travelling is mind enhancing and offers the opportunity to discover many new skills. Just a word of advice – keep records of where you were and exact dates. Many employers now require explanation and proof of any gaps on CVs and candidates need to be able to do this. In my capacity as Enterprise Advisor working with Ellis Guildford school we are excited about planning these workplace visits for students. It’s an opportunity for pupils to understand what types of jobs are available within any one organisation. Because in the main they genuinely don’t know. One of the biggest obstacles to this exercise is good old Health and Safety. Many companies are reluctant to engage with these types of activities because of the fear of something happening onsite. The reality is that schools will conduct their own risk assessments to satisfy legal requirements. Do you know of any local employers who would be keen to help? Are you an employer in the Nottingham area who could spare a few hours to speak with students at your premises? Please get in touch with me – it would be good to talk hjones@solosconsultants.co.uk

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Nottingham Flower Club

August - No Meeting 26 September: Demonstration 10 October: Workshop (Kokedama) 24 October: Demonstration Bluecoat School Sixth Form, NG8 5GY (look for the banner) Refreshments from 7pm All Welcome

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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? Charities & not-for-profit group are free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Learn to Dance Ceroc - Tues 7.45pm - 10.45pm at John Godber, NG15 7FQ. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great, fun

social night. Call Sue 07915 671688. Like FB Ceroc Heaven for more Notts classes. Yoga - Mondays, Carrington. St John’s NG5 2DP Fun, uplifting, aerobic, relaxing, meditative. Contact - 07760886393 or emily@yoganova.co.uk or www.yoganova.co.uk for details. Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Fiona Shaw on 07984 987216 or visit www.prospect-players.com 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 The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interestimg, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com Wednesday Lunch Club - Arnold Methodist Church. Cooked meal, company & friendship. Contact Mavis Flewitt on 952 0919.

Woodthorpe W.I - meets 1st Monday of the month (except January) @ Good Shepherd Church Hall, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact 0115 956 2823.

Indian Classical Dance - one to one or small groups sessions. £5 per hr. Call Aparna on 920 3319/07737 897720. City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood

St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org Sherwood Community Centre & Christine’s Community Cafe - Mansfield Rd. Tel: 0115 962 1153, email: sherwoodcommunitycentre@hotmail.com or visit www.sherwoodcommunitycentre.co.uk for more info on a range of activities or room hire. New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meeting at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk 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 Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village. South Notts Phoenix Friendship Club - meet every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-10.30pm for social & dancing evening, hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154 or gmtyas@hotmail.co.uk Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: Ken on 07769 834693 or www. nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info & support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115 934 8485 (Mon-Fri 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040 Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (Jan, March, May, July, Sept) 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068. Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Arnold Branch of the U3A - for retired or semi-retired people. Meet at 1.30pm on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - www.arnoldu3a.org or Pat Jackson: patjackson181@hotmail.co.uk 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 07973 872213. Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Monday of each month. 6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, Arnold, NG5 8DB. New members welcome. For more information visit www.nottsmachine-knitters.org.uk or email: mappnitnatter@gmail.com Nottingham Mechanics Bridge Club - meets every Tues & Thurs at Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St at 6.30pm. If you like Bridge we would love to hear from you. For more info visit: www.bridgewebs.com/nottinghammechanics/ or call David Underwood: 0115 960 7342 or email: davidunderwood1@sky.com

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Sherwood Bowls Club - Beginners or experienced bowlers welcome. Come along and give us a try! Roll-ups on Monday

at 6pm. Free lessons. Valley Road Green. Contact Eileen 0115 920 3301 or Clive 0115 926 1460. Carrington Tenants’ and Residents’ Association - meets on the second Monday of every month at 7pm in the upstairs rooms of the Gladstone pub, Loscoe Road, Carrington. All Carrington residents are welcome. 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 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. Bootlace Buddies - is a small, friendly walking club for single people born in the 50s & 60s. We walk in the local area on Sundays & sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more info visit www.bootlacebuddies.org or call 0115 958 1897 Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and social activities. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk The Nottingham Mechanics - . 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. Now rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps. org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 Tea Dance - run by Nottingham Osteoporosis Society. Every Thursday 1.30pm - 4pm at Sherwood Community Centre. £2.50 includes tea and biscuits. All welcome. Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. Art Craft - Sherwood Depot Activity Centre, Melrose St (behind the old bus depot) - Art Craft, Music, Languages, Dance, Self improvement. Join in or hire space yourself. Tel: Jane or Jeremy 0115 985 6777. Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome. The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club - meets fortnightly, Saturday afternoons (except Dec). Outdoors (summer walks & outings) April - Sept & indoors (speakers) Oct-Mar at the YMCA, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1 3FN. For more info call Ian on 0115 960 6882. Sherwood WI - meet last Tuesday monthly at United Reform Church, 1 Edwards Lane, Sherwood, NG5 3AA. New members warmly welcome. Contact via Facebook Group - Sherwood WI or tel: 01636 673550 Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome. Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU entrance opposite former Fiveways pub. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. Suitable for all ages. New members welcome, first 3 vists free. Drawing & Painting Classes - at Sherwood Textile Workshop on Mansfield Road, Sherwood. Classes to learn how to use oil paint, watercolours, acrylics and Chinese brush painting. Thursday and Friday evenings 6.30 to 9.30. We also do life drawing on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 6pm. For more info call Peter on 0115 931 2422. Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical 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. Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk Together@ARNOLD - friendship group for over 60’s. Looking to meet new friends & join in new & varied activities? Join us for a chance to chat, chill, have a laugh together & enjoy a 2 course lunch. We meet every Mon 10am-3pm at Eagles Nest Comm. Centre (Formerly Arnold Hill Comm. Centre), Gedling Rd, NG5 6NZ. For more info contact Kim on 07982 422392.

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Spanish Lessons!!! - enjoy learning Spanish...Spanish tutor for all levels. One to one, groups or online lessons. For more

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Sherwood Open Gardens - meet monthly at Sherwood Methodist Church. We welcome people to volunteer with the

gardens or gardeners who want to open their garden in Sherwood at the Open Gardens event on June 8th. Contact: sherwoodopengardens@gmail.com or facebook: Sherwood Open Gardens Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 weeks on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info visit www.arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.uk Friends of Woodthorpe Grange Park - welcome anyone with a genuine interest in this local park visit: www.woodthorpefriends. co.uk also on Facebook & Twitter or call: 0115 9522669 Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343. Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles welcome. Meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tues monthly at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331. Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks? Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a walk from book or web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable to share transport/driving. Kindness, honesty & respect essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver. Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info. 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. Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane Park (behind Vale pub) 3 times a week. Learn to Run courses if you are new to running as well as walking group. See website for details: ww.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every weekday. Walks from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces. If you are new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness why not give it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info. Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com Meditation Classes - Weekly on Mondays, 7.30 - 9pm. Drop-in classes suitable for all, Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 5 Pelham Road, Sherwood Rise, NG5 1AP. Tel: 0115 985 7356 Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 960 6570 after 7pm for info. New members welcome. Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk Hucknall Round Table - we are a group of ordinary guys who get to do extraordinary things. Members have the chance to embrace life to the full & in turn support their local community. Do more. Learn more. For more info email: secretary@ hucknallroundtable.co.uk. Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011. Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am (except after Xmas day & Easter) at The Westminster Hotel, 312 Mansfield Rd, NG5 2EF. For more info call 07894 412 281 or john.brayhome@ntlworld.com. Nottingham Writers’ Club - meet on the 2nd & 4th Wed (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For info contact Phil on 0115 938 4098 Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at .7.15pm at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln, Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. Mondays from 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, Nottingham, NG2 2DF. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia: 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Sat Sept. 22 at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX. Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.

he winner will get a private ski lesson, 30 mins tubing, 5 viper slides, 4 toboggan rides & a hot meal in the Alpine Lodge for a family of 5!! Swadlincote Snowsports Centre, in the heart of the National Forest, bustles with activity and has so much to offer. For the budding skier or snowboarder they offer lessons on a nursery slope, and for those with a little bit more experience they have the main ski run of over 160 metres. You can book lessons or open sessions whatever suits you. I don't know about you but ever since I watched ‘Cool Runnings’ I have wanted to try a Toboggan run. Well Swadlincotes Cresta Run didn't disappoint with 500 metres of exciting twists, tunnels and turns. Age restrictions apply, 4-7 year olds must ride with an adult and 8+ years must ride on their own.

The Sno-tubes are so much fun, they are large inflatable rings which can be spun and linked together to slide down a section of the slopes. (Min age 4 years.) They also have the viper slide to ride down in an inflatable ring, which consists of a 70m slope full with twists and turns. The Alpine Lodge & Bar overlooks the slopes and offers hot and cold food as well as beverages for those apres ski moments, or you can relax in the new coffee lounge which overlooks the nursery slope. Not too bad to say it started its life as an old spoil heap left over from the highly productive coal mining days and was transformed by John Nike who's estate also owns many other ski centres in the UK.

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Saturday Singers: Our summer session has

If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. You just need to email us at: ali@ngmagazines. org.uk by the ﬁrst Friday of the month.

ended and we look forward to our Autumn session leading to our Christmas Charity Concert. Come and join us at the Masonic Hall, Goldsmith Street Nottingham (opposite Nottm. Trent Uni.) from 9.30 to 12.00 commencing Saturday 7th September 2019. The only qualiﬁcation is that you must enjoy a good sing.

Bingham and District Choral Society

We are now taking a summer break after a rewarding year of rehearsals and concerts that ended with a lunch-time concert of folk songs and African music in Newark at the beginning of July. We begin rehearsing for our 2019/20 season on Wednesday 4th September 2019. Rehearsals take place from 7.15 to 9.30pm each Wednesday at Carnarvon Primary School, Nursery Road, Bingham. We are always delighted to welcome new or returning singers, especially at the beginning of the season, and offer a free trial period of three weeks. Interested? Then please call Val Morgan on 0115 933 2353 or visit our friendly website www.binghamchoral.org.uk for further information. We have a wonderful programme planned for the year, including a concert of Baroque works in November and a performance of the great Brahms German Requiem with Mansﬁeld Choral Society in Southwell Minster in May 2020.We would also like to draw your attention to a very special evening on Saturday 21st September 2019 when Edward Turner (tenor and accompanist) and Emily The Rock ’n’ Soul Singers Hodkinson (mezzo soprano) will be Following our performance at the Mount Vale singing Sparkling Songs and Dazzling Housing Complex in Arnold recently, and also Ditties beginning at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Bingham. Tickets will cost £10 taking part in festivals at Underwood and at the door. Not to be missed!

Langley Mill, the Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers have enjoyed a short holiday. But, with rehearsing new songs, adding to our repertoire, we have not rested for long! We are looking forward to visiting the Lark Hill Village, Clifton on Saturday 13th October 2019 to present our mix of gospel, pop and rock songs, covering many popular artists. For future dates visit our website (www.rocknsoul.org. uk) or our facebook page (facebook.com/ rocknsoulsingers). Gina Allen

Eastwood Collieries Male Voice Choir Centenary Concert Nottingham’s Albert Hall Saturday 28 September ECMVC will be joined by special guests, Mansfield & District MVC and Pye Hill & District MVC and Newstead Brass! Tickets now on sale!

MUSIC GROUP DIRECTORY Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and further info. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wed 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only. For more info & tickets: tom.bird@hotmail.co.uk. NEW TERM commences September 2nd. The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@gmail.com or visit www. yourcommunitychoir.com Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.

Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time) Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7. org.uk Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun-7.309.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. If you love singing, you’ll love our choir...cheaper than therapy! Tues, termtime at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate.actually@gmail.com. Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session. Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wed 8.30pm at the Gladstone, NG5 2AW. All singers, acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin/Marion 0115 9552935 or m.smalley@ ntlworld.com or visit: carringtontriangle.org.uk The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, beginners welcome. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont Rd, NG5 1BH. £3.50 (£1.50 concessions) per wk. First session free. For more info call Angela: 07981885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise YesterYear - a small a cappella singing group, rehearse weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly in St Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church, Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby.For more info contact Chris Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10amnoon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www. music-for-everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices New Greasley Singers - small, mixed voice choir, singing Bach to Queen!Wed: 7.30pm-9pm at St Mary’s Parish Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. Call Elaine (MD) on 07904 297557 or 07506 547460 or email: thenewgreasleysingers@gmail.com Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall Mondays 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931 2803 or pop in Sept - June (break for summer). Soundswell - community choir meet Tues eve (termtime) at Bluecoat Academy, Aspley. A wonderful way to make new friends. Visit www.soundswell.org for more info. Fun Chorus - have groups in Gedling, Carlton, Kimberley, Bingham, Bramcote & Ravenshead. For a FREE taster session please contact penny@funchorus.co.uk. All welcome. www.funchorus.com

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Tanya About Town The nights may be drawing in but there’s still time to enjoy the last of the warm summer days and nights in Nottingham throughout August and September. The hugely popular Riverside Festival, returns to the banks of the Trent (2-4 Aug) with the usual blend of live music, river-based activities, kids’ zone and a massive funfair. There is also the Riverside highlight - the Saturday night fireworks. You can also enjoy more free live music, outdoor entertainment and adult and children’s activities plus community stalls with refreshments at Nottingham Green Festival (15 Sep). The Robin Hood Festival returns for its 35th year in 2019 at Sherwood Forest (5-11 Aug) and join thousands lining the route at the Victoria Embankment as the Nottingham Carnival, the city’s liveliest (and loudest) parade winds its way around in a celebration of Nottingham’s Caribbean heritage, featuring hundreds of colourful costumes made just for the parade and energetically displayed to music from moving sound systems and Samba drums (18 Aug). The Big Fake Festival, a massive endof-season finale is back for its 6th year! Now hugely anticipated, its become traditional for the festival to come together and end its UK Tour with this special 3 day event set in the beautiful woodlands of Thoresby Park (30 Aug - 1 Sep). If you fancy something a little quieter, give Forest Bathing a try, a unique experience and a beautiful way to immerse yourself in the therapeutic powers of the woodland of Sherwood Forest. Learn about the latest medical research into the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time under the canopy of trees, with Holistic Healing Therapy. Regular forest bathing has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve empathy and creativity and can help to boost your immune system! Alternatively

you could join the free Photo Walk (11 Aug/8 Sep) at Thoresby Park for photo lovers of all ages, all abilities and all cameras! A chance for you to have a little creative ‘photo me-time’ and pick up ideas, hints and tips to help you make better photos, or enjoy a special night with a magical atmosphere of peace at Pure Land Japanese Gardens in Newark. The lantern-lit evening honours an ancient and venerable Japanese tradition and is the only place in Europe offering this beautiful experience (1 Aug 30 Sep). As well as the festivals there is the usual line-up of talent to look forward to. The Royal Concert Hall plays host to Trevor Horn (3 Aug) and Belinda Carlisle (25 Sep) whilst next door at the Theatre Royal there are plenty of musicals to choose from including my absolute favourite, Rocky Horror (28 Aug 1st Sep) plus Saturday Night Fever (3-7 Sep) and the Gloria Estefan musical, On Your Feet (16-21 Sep). There’s more live music to enjoy at The Bands in the Park series of events. The free sessions take place at the Victoria Embankment (4 & 25 Aug) and at the Arboretum (11 Aug & 1 Sep). There’s comedy coming to Nottingham too as Alexander Armstrong performs at Thoresby Hall Hotel as part of a package (20-23 Sep), Russell Howard returns to the Motorpoint Area (26 Sep) and Ben Elton visits the Royal Concert Hall (30 Sep). Open air theatre continues at Wollaton Park, Newstead Abbey and Southwell Minster throughout August and September, plus the outdoor cinema at Wollaton Hall (22-26 August) and also now at Moor Green which includes a showing of Mama Mia Here We Go Again on 17 August. If you prefer your drama indoors, the Colin McIntyre Classic Thrillers Season returns to the Theatre Royal with four thrilling dramas over four weeks (30 July- 24 Aug) Fancy a challenge? Take on the Aqua Challenge Inflatable

Obstacle Course at Water Meadows in Mansfield, a giant, indoor inflatable obstacle course in the pool; 30 metres of non-stop fun and action. Find out if you have what it takes to beat all the obstacles, escape down the exit slides – and then do it all over again! Or have you tried an Escape Room recently? Did you know there is one above Pieminister in the city centre? Solve the clues to escape and reward yourself downstairs with pie. *Always check ahead with the venue and book if necessary. There is usually a cost or entrance fee unless stated otherwise’

Last week a line was crossed.

The gy Wag Tail

Gary and I were out walking the dogs in some fields. I turned around just in time to see Gary getting his whistle out and comparing it to another guy’s whistle. We are talking dog whistles of course! In that moment I realised we had passed over to the dark side. Or should I say the dog side. We had become “dog people”. It was time to accept and embrace our new lives. So how do you know you are a “dog person”? It goes deep but there are tell tale signs... Waterproof trousers and walking boots are your outfit of choice. Every pocket of every coat you own is full of treats, poo bags and manky balls. You separate your “dog walking” clothes from your “best” to start with, and then suddenly you only have “dog walking” clothes! Your car/van is full of towels, old sheets and mud. You become far less house proud (to be fair that didn’t take much for me) and much less squeamish. My Herbie is a roller. He is in ecstasy having a good roll in fox poo. It used to be a reason for hysterical clapping and shouting, Benny Hill style chasing him around a field and an instant bath. Now we have an “odourometer” of 1 to 10. Measured by the time it takes from getting the dogs into the van to the smell hitting our noses. 10 is a definite bath, 5 is a shrug and we convince each other it’s not that bad... light an incense stick and move on. Standards have slipped.

New stench heights were reached last week. Walking round a lake, young Herbie dived in and retrieved a massive dead fish. When I say dead I mean rotten, furry and stinking! Proud as punch and super excited, he then proceeded to rub himself all over with “eau de stinky fish”. Even for us “dog people” this was horrific. This was assessed as a grade 20 on the scale and two baths later he had only just reached a 10. Before we adopted Harry I was adamant that I couldn’t scoop the poop. Weirdly though, when it’s your dog you can. Herbie (it’s always Herbie), has introduced us to a new challenge in this regard. Apologies if you are eating while reading this. As a grass muncher, Herbie often has what Gary and I like to call a “dangler”. It’s a technical term that I won’t expand on – suffice to say, what goes in must come out. He has been known to run around the field with what can only be described as a link of sausages hanging from his backside. This is unacceptable and assistance is usually required. It’s a two man (and one dog) job involving two twigs, chop stick style and lots of arguing about the most efficient removal method. How has my life come to this??? On the bright side, thanks to those two hairy stink bombs we have never been fitter, happier and healthier ... even with the mud, fox poo, stinky fish and a few danglers. © Ali Wale

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Walks With Emily & Friends Cossall Canal Walk Walk distance: 3 miles Difficulty: Easy Starting point: council car park off Cossall Road (free parking)

This is a very pleasant walk which follows well trodden paths and bridleways. You’ll follow the Erewash Valley Trail taking in the scenery of Nottingham Canal just a stones throw from the picturesque Nottingham village of Cossall. We started our walk from the car park just off Cossall Lane. This car park is free all day. Dogs are ok off the lead for pretty much the entire route of this walk (as long as they don’t go swimming in the canal!) apart from the short stretch on the main road.

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From the car park (with the road behind you), follow the path to the right with the canal on your right hand side. You’ll pass a handy ‘you are here’ map as well. Walk down the path ignoring any turn offs to the left until you reach a sign which reads “Erewash Valley Trail Shortcut”. Take this to the left and follow it down until you reach a green railway bridge. Cross this and make your way towards Nottingham Canal. Turn left here (with the canal on your right) and follow the path down. Keep following the path until it reaches the main road in Ilkeston. Turn left and keeping on the path, walk until you cross a small bridge and the road bends to the right. Here you will see a path and a footpath sign leading straight on. Watch the road here as there is a sharp bend and limited footpath. Follow the path crossing back over the railway and back up to the canal. When you reach the canal, turn left with the canal on your right. Follow this path and you will eventually come back to the car park where the walk started.

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Introducing Poppy, a five year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier with a sad story. Having been used for breeding, Poppy came to Jerry Green Dog Rescue 250 days ago and very unsure of the big wide world; she was not used to a regular routine of walks, food and comfort. Since then, and with the help of a wonderful fosterer, Poppy has made amazing progress. Our fosterer describes her as 'a 25kg puppy', 'a fantastic house guest' and tells us her two favourite things are roast chicken and cuddles. Poppy is now ready for her forever home where she will be loved and can continue learning about the world in-between cuddles on the sofa. Her ideal home would be as an only pet, in an adult only home and with minimal leaving hours whilst she gets settled in. So if you like a predictable meal time too and want to give a rescue dog the chance for a better life, give us a call here at our Nottingham centre on 01623 792 886

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It’s been assumed for many years in my family that I have no interest in gardening. There are reasons for this, mostly because my mother and at least one of my sisters are far more passionate about gardening than me, but also because until recently I’ve never had much of a garden. Growing up we were lucky in that we had a big old rambling garden that you could easily get lost in, and that meant that I had to help out with its upkeep for household chores, but I never got the horticultural bug. But now, here I am, the wrong side of 40 and quite happy to spend the weekend rambling round the garden hopefully cutting down weeds rather than flowers and watering the right type of plant. So where did this come from? A couple of years ago we moved from a cosy terrace to a detached family house slightly further up the food chain. This came with a nicely sized back garden which we thought would be a great size for the kids (‘we can play football in that Dad!’) and with very little thought about actually looking after it we bought the house. It turns out gardens are quite the undertaking. The first time I mowed the lawn I burnt the motor out on our mower, something to do with long grass, a slight incline and a cheap engine. Fortunately we have retired neighbours on both sides who are the most patient people I’ve ever met. God knows what they think when they hear us heading into the back garden, and so far we’ve had loads of great advice and the odd donation of plants to help us out. Most recently we’ve been advised to keep the kids away from the foxgloves as they’re poisonous (the plants, not the kids). For a while we were like the Stalin of the gardening fraternity in that we could kill almost anything with impunity. It didn’t matter how much we loved it, at some point it would wither and die (all except for a plant my wife had kept for years and pretty much neglected, but still it somehow thrived despite us, like some wilful shrub which had a point to prove). But things slowly started to change. My father-in-law left gardening

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There’s something wildly romantic about spires of flowers thrusting up through the other plants. Their shapes add drama to a border by contrasting with lower growing plants without looking out of scale. Stems clothed in flower fill the gaps between bushier plants, take the eye away from fences and walls behind and create movement as they wave in the breeze. They are well worth the extra effort when staking is required. These are some of my favourites. The classic spire-shaped flower is the delphinium with large flowers clothing the tall stems up to 3ft / 90cm tall. They traditionally came in every shade of blue, although now you can get white, pink and cream varieties. Delphiniums love a sunny spot and a free-draining soil enriched with lots of well-rotted muck or compost. They will need staking as the flower stems are heavy and they also need protecting from slugs and snails when they start growing in spring. On a smaller scale are veronicas which range in height from 3ft / 90cm down to less than 9in / 22cm. One of my favourites is the glossy-leaved Veronica gentianoides which is palest blue. This lovely 1ft / 30cm tall plant will grow in good soil in sun or shade. Even lovelier is the variety Tissington White. Slightly taller is Veronica Pink Damask with lovely rose-pink flowers in mid-summer. The taller cousins of veronica are veronicastrums that reach up to 5ft tall and have airy, often branching spires. These rarely need staking in my garden and I love their silhouettes against the sky. They come in shades of white, pink and blue and are easy to grow in most soil types in a spot that gets some sun. My favourite is the delicately shaped Lavender Tower. Verbascums (mullein) come in a big range of pastel colours. There are many good seed mixes you can buy like Southern Charm which is a mix of pastel shades. Chaxii Album (white) is also easy from seed. Watch out for the caterpillars of the mullein moth in late May that can quickly devour the leaves and flowers if left to their own devices. There are many other wonderful spire-shaped flowers to discover – I haven’t even had time to mention lupins! - but I hope this “inspires” you to add some dream spires to your borders.

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assault on a strong hold (punctuated by ﬂashing green neon lights through a cloud of smoke of course), the choreography always impresses. Whether it be the stellar action, the utterly compelling performance by Reeves of a man just barley getting by with the energy he has left in the tank, or the spellbinding world of John Wick that is constantly giving the movies new and exciting stories to pummel its way through, you can’t help but get sucked into every punch thrown, and every witty remark exhaustedly uttered after a ten round battle. This franchise continues to show why it is the king of action and I can’t wait to see where it goes next. John Wick 3 Parabellum = 9.5/10 © Sam Burton (aged 22)

TAKE UP OUR FEEL GOOD CHALLENGE Health and fitness mean different things to each and every one of us. It is drummed into us that we must improve our health to avoid long term problems and pressure on the health care system. I want you to think differently. If you improve your health, what are you giving your friends and family? More time, more energy, more you! Try this...self-evaluate your current health situation. Think about what went well this week and what could do with a little more attention. Commit these thoughts to paper. By doing so you’re creating a shortterm contract with yourself and each week with small improvements you will see how your health and life improves around you. YOUR WEEKLY CIRCUIT I’ve put together a little circuit you can do from home over the next 4-6 weeks to get the blood flowing and the energy increasing. If you do decide to have a go, I’d love you to tag me on Instagram so I can be a part of your journey. @strength.physique DAY 1 Kneeling Push Up - 12 Body Weight Squat - 15 Plank Jack - 12

Pike Push Up - 10 Body Weight Alternating Jump Lunge - 16 Ab Crunch - 20 Glute Bridge - 25 Elbow Plank - count for 30 REPEAT CIRCUIT 3 TIMES DAY 2 Fast Feet - 3 rounds x 45 sec Alternating Single Leg Plank - 3 rounds x 30 Squat Jump - 3 rounds x 15 Ab Crunch - 3 rounds x 20 Rest for 1 min High Knee Run - 3 rounds x 50 Body Weight Alternating Forward Lunge - 3 rounds x 20 Slider Mountain Climbers - 3 rounds x 20 Lying Slider Runner - 3 rounds x 20 Rest for 1 min Slider Side Lunge - 3 rounds x 12 Slider Single Leg Tuck - 3 rounds x 10 Slider Push Up from Knee - 3 rounds x 8 to 12 DAY 3 Running in Place - 2x 45 sec Burpee - 10 x 2 sets

High Knee Run - 3 x 45 sec Prisoner Squat - 10 x 3 Floor Glute Kickback - 15 x 3 each side Slider Hip Abduction - 12 x 3 Single Leg Glute Bridge - 15 x 3 each side Plank Hip Twist - 15 x 3 Lying Straight Leg Raise - 12 x 3 Oblique Side Leg Raise - 10 x 3 Toe Touch - 15 x 3 If you’re struggling with exercises, I actually have video exercise guides you can join for free, for life which I’m always updating. Here’s the link http://bit.ly/HowCanAndyServeYou Aside from having three physically active days, try and commit yourself to walking 8-10k steps a day. This sounds like a lot, but it is actually only about 1 hour of constant walking at an average pace. The clarity and calming effect of having some “me time” can work wonders, especially while we enjoy the summer months. Have a great summer guys! Much love, your coach Andy James

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At Sherwood Library - Aug/Sept 2019

JOIN the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library! Prepare for lift off as we travel across the galaxy on a very special reading mission: Space Chase! As children read 6 library books over the summer, they will collect special stickers (including stinky ones!) to complete their collectors’ folder and receive a medal and certiﬁcate at the end! Sign up at your local library from Saturday 13 July for free. Cosmic performances, crafts and activities this summer at Sherwood Library include; book readings, space themed crafts sessions, LEGO and hilarious performances from children’s entertainer Geoffrey Jumper. For further information visit: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/libraryevents

Library Talk To mark the centenary of his birth and celebrate Stanley Middleton’s contribution to Nottingham literature, Local publishers Shoestring Press are launching “Poetry and Old Age”, a selection Stanley Middleton's poems. Born in Bulwell, Stanley lived in Sherwood from 1961 until his death in 2009. He published 45 novels, including the Booker Prize winning 'Holiday' in 1974. The book launch will take place on Thursday 1st August at Sherwood Library. Refreshments served from 11.30am with a 12pm start and will continue with a walk to Stanley's former home at 42, Caledon Road, Sherwood where a memorial plaque will be unveiled at 1pm.

Games Session For Adults : socialise, make new friends, enjoy a hot drink whilst

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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM To contact your local beat team telephone Nottingham Police on 101 Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant: Sgt 620 Wealthall Team No: 101 Ext: 802 4411

from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... Helping vulnerable people and making a difference to people’s lives is what awardwinning Nottinghamshire Police officer Kat Cook enjoys most about her role as a PCSO.

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Team Members: PC 3648 Reid 07917 271021 simon.reid3648@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk PCSO 4910 Cooper 07887 500541 laura.cooper4910@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk PCSO 4327 Thomas 07971 048419 alexander.thomas4327@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk PCSO 4519 Duffus 07958 338772 nathan.duffus4519@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk CPO 9958 Dening 07903 759515 rachael.dening@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk

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PCSO Cook, who covers the Ashfield South District, is the Force’s dedicated officer on a multi-agency Vulnerable Persons’ Panel, is a District Safeguarding Officer and also works within the Neighbour Policing Hub in Ashfield. She was also formerly part of a Business Crime Team in Hucknall, before it disbanded, and has also been involved in local Shopwatch and Pubwatch campaigns. In the past, her efforts were recognised when she was named ‘PCSO of the Year’ at Nottinghamshire Police’s annual awards ceremony. During her career as a PCSO Kat has learned a number of investigative skills, adding that the ‘opportunities are there’ for potential new PCSO recruits to also develop in their roles. She said: “As a PCSO I do a lot of intervention and investigative work. I like problem solving, getting involved in things and knowing exactly what is

happening in my area. It could be a small piece of information that links into something much bigger.” “Being a PCSO you are the eyes and ears on the ground within your community. You always need to be alert and observant.” “As a PCSO I think you have to be a compassionate person and you also need to be versatile. We deal with such a variety of people, some of whom are in very difficult situations and live chaotic lives. You have to be able to cope with whatever the situation throws at you.” “You also need to be openminded, non-judgemental, and be able to listen to people and empathise with them.” She added: “As a PCSO there’s no such thing as a typical day. You come in and never know what incidents you’re going to be involved with. You get great job satisfaction in being able to help people and make a positive difference to their lives.”

Want to work for Notts Police? To find out more about our current vacancies and how to apply please visit: http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/jobs