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Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season. We have loads of great competitions in this edition - an amazing hamper from Chambers butchers, a Ragdale Hall spa day, Yorkshire Wildlife Park tickets, two £50 meals at the amazing Railway at Lowdham and tickets to Blue Planet II Live to name but a few. Good luck! Homemade Christmas presents are always a hit - we have included three for you to impress your friends with. Finally to all our readers, advertisers and contributors, we wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
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s e Christma r fo e B e r a m : The Night s w ie v e R n o Bur t l Crossover A Seasona With Christmas imminent, and the spooky trick or treat palooza of Halloween done and dusted, what better way to celebrate than a festive movie that mixes the two holidays into one strange, mesmerising and explosive cocktail. Ever get so good at your job it’s now boring? Well that is exactly how Jack Skeleton, the king of Halloween Town, feels. That is until Jack discovers a set of portals to other mystical worlds. The first one he sets his bony fingers on is Christmas Town, and Jack becomes enamoured with its bright festive cheer and gleeful warmth. But Jack doesn’t just want to enjoy this town, he wants to be the king of it too. And so begins his quest to give Santa a well-earned break and become the jolly man in red himself. Originally released in 1994, every frame of this movie looks like a whimsical piece of art. The Nightmare Before Christmas was made before the glut of CGI that we enjoy today, making the beautiful stop motion animation even more impressive. At its heart, as well as being a Christmas film, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a musical, and a great one at that. From the infectiously fun Halloween Town opening, to the iconic glee of Jack discovering Christmas for the first time, each song seamlessly fits into the story, and will have even the most jaded viewer tapping their toes. What makes this film stand out from the other Christmas animated musicals is how innovative the concept is. Dropping Halloween and Christmas into a blender and seeing what comes out is a joy to see and gives everyone something to love. Having such a strange mix up really allows producer Tim Burton’s style to shine. From imagination sparking concepts like the two faced mayor to seeing a werewolf come to life in this style, the artistic direction of this movie is spellbinding.
Don’t let the Halloween atmosphere fool you though, The Nightmare Before Christmas is still full of that magical warmth that comes with every Christmas movie ever made. Moonlit romance, buckets full of joy that fill your eyes with happy tears and a valuable life lesson to be learned, Jack Skeleton’s antics have it all. Overall, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a spectacular celebration of all things Halloween and Christmas. Capturing the joy that comes with the mistletoed holiday perfectly through its energetic up-beat musical numbers and displaying the shudder-inducing frights of that spooky October night through its uniquely iconic character designs; the balancing act done by this movie is a blast to enjoy again and again, on an annual cycle even, say once a year, every December. The Nightmare Before Christmas = 9/10 © Sam Burton (aged 21)
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The Tinsel and Turkey Tale Christmas bulldozes its way into our lives ever earlier. I let it wash over me and get through it in a haze of gin and chocolate orange. The Turkey I remember the first year my dad cooked the Christmas dinner. We were all starving and he proudly bought the turkey out and began carving it but he kept hitting bone and all we could get off the bird were pretty dismal bits of brown meat. He put it down to the fact it must have been an old bird (those were the days when your employer gave you a turkey at Christmas). Later that afternoon when tradition dictates it’s buffet time (usually an hour after you’ve finished dinner) we flipped the turkey over to see if there was any more meat on the other side - and Turkeys... lo-and-behold two are related to the T-Rex beautiful plump sleep in trees breasts and have periscopic vision enough meat to keep us in turkey have two stomachs sandwiches for the whole of January!! How you can cook a turkey upside down still baffles me to this day. The Tree Stage One – Getting the tree upright. Gary will spend the best part of a day trying to find the tree stand. Then saw half the trunk and branches off to even get it into the living room. Once the tree is in the stand he will spend another couple of hours levelling it up. Then a dog will knock the tree over. And we’re back to stage one…This is a pattern that repeats itself
every year. So by 8pm he refuses to help with Stage Two - decorating it. Apparently that’s my job! And every year I kid myself that this year I will do better. I pour myself a sherry. Put on the “Now Christmas” CD and begin…lights have to go on first. To say I hate doing it is an understatement. The tree is usually well over 6 foot and I am 5ft 2”. You do the maths. The kids are kind and usually just laugh at my pathetic efforts. The end result is usually me in tears, the tree half done and everyone else in hysterics at my ridiculous behaviour. By midnight I’ve lost interest and just chuck the baubles on any old how and cover every available space with tinsel, vowing “never again”! The Family Get Together Last year it was the turn of my mum to entertain us all. Including our two dogs. What could possibly go wrong? Harry was dressed as a Christmas Tree and Herbie in a Christmas jumper. Hilarious, we thought. Within 5 minutes of arriving it all kicked off. Herbie’s Christmas jumper was hanging off the chickens enclosure (minus said dog) and he was inside with a chicken between his jaws looking a bit perplexed as to what to do next!! Gary spotted him just in time and went into SAS mode. With a phone in one hand and a beer in the other he wrestled the chicken from the dogs clutches. Tense times as we all sat down to dinner. Cracker pulling commenced and Gary had to read his joke out; “Why did the chicken cross the road?”... Merry Christmas everyone! © Ali Wale
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Tree Recycling If you are having a real Christmas tree this year, you can support Nottinghamshire Hospice by taking part in our tree recycling scheme. We will collect your tree from your home in return for a donation to help patients. Signing up is simple – just head over to www.charityxmastreecollection. com/xmas-trees/ Enter your postcode and if we are collecting in your area, simply register your tree and you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know when your tree will be collected. When you register, you will be invited to make a voluntary donation – all donations are very much appreciated and help us ensure that nobody has to face a lifelimiting illness alone.
Nottinghamshire Community Foundation would like to hear from you if you are providing free lunches for the elderly this Christmas. If you are a local charity or community group with a history of providing a Christmas lunch for the elderly, please apply to us for a grant to help you cover your costs or to make some extra dinners this year. To apply email: helen@nottscf.org.uk Nottinghamshire Community Foundation is launching an appeal this winter and asking people of all ages to show their support for those in need. In particular they are calling on all who can afford it to forego the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) paid to the over 60s, and donate the money to those for whom it is not nearly enough. To donate please send a cheque to Nottinghamshire Community Foundation and post it to: Pine House B, Ransom Wood Business Park, Southwell Road West, Mansfield, Notts NG21 0HJ. Marking the envelope 'Surviving Winter Fund' To find out more about grants from Nottinghamshire Community Foundation, to set up a family or company fund to support your local community or favourite theme, or to donate to our local causes please go to: www.nottscf.org.uk .
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Hucknall Christmas Lights Switch On Festival: 5 December from 4pm. Full programme of entertainment for all the family. Free. Christmas with Tony Woodcock: 5 December from 12 noon at The Cross Keys, NG1 2GJ. £40pp, bookings 0115 941 7898. Festival of Lessons & Carols with Viva Voce & Revival Gospel Choir: 6 December at 7.30pm. St Mary’s Church, High Pavement. FREE Christmas Showtime: 6 December at 2pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733. Steampunkalia: 8/9 December, 11am - 4pm at Nottingham Industrial Museum. Car parking charges apply. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com Peter Pan: 8 December - 13 January 2019. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www.trch. co.uk The Great Christmas Dig: 8 December at 12 noon. Handmade Theatre Co. at Mansfield Central Library. Tickets £4.75. www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk Patching Carol Concert: Sunday 9 December at 7.30pm. With Sinfonia Chorale. Tickets 0115 965 3479. Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You: Sunday 9 December. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 The Elves & the Shoemaker: 12 December - 5 January 2019 at Nottingham Playhouse. Tickets £12.50. Call 0115 941 9419. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 13 December at St Barnabus Cathedral, North Circus St, NG1 5AE. For tickets www.maggiescentres.org.uk/Nottingham or 0115 924 6211. Andre Rieu: 15 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 3733000. Nottingham Santa Run & Walk: 15 December 9.30am - 11.30am. Holme Pierrepont. For more info visit www.nwscnotts.com Flying High Theatre present Beauty & the Beast: 15 December at 7pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733. Christmas in the Courtyard: 15/16 December, 12-3pm at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park. Car parking charges apply. More info & times at www.whatsonnottingham.com Santa Paws: 15/16 December, 11am - 12.30pm & 2 - 3.30pm at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park. Minimum £2 donation to Jerry Green Dog Rescue. Car parking charges apply. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com Arnold Community Cinema presents The Man Who Invented Christmas (PG): 18 December at 7.30pm. Free admission at St Mary’s Church, Arnold The Hallé Christmas Concert: 18 Dec - 7.30pm. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www. trch.co.uk Christmas Carol Concert: Wednesday 19 December, Bolsover Castle. Doors open 6pm for 6.30pm performance. Carols sung by Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir. Family Carol Concert: 19 & 22 Dec at Royal Concert Hall with the Nottingham Harmonic Choir. Box office 0115 989 5555. www.trch.co.uk Big Band at Christmas: 23 December at 7.30pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733. Elf: A Christmas Spectacular: 28 - 30 December. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000
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If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sat 26 January 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 Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups - call Sarah Spencer 854 5006. Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 952 3617. 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 - October-March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind Est, Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club Night for all ages 6.307.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. 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. 1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Mon (term time): 5.30pm - 8pm. Open to 5-14 yrs - boys & girls. At St Andrew’s Comm. Hall, Chestnut Grove, NG3 5AD. Contact: 1nottingham@boys-brigade.org.uk or 0115 912 0098 St Judes Toddler Group - Tues & Thurs (term time only), 9.30am - 11.15am at St Judes Church 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 Paul Worsnop on 0115 953 1186 for more info.
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What dads really want for Christmas Unbelievably, Christmas is just around the corner. At the time of writing there are no mince pies in the shops and I haven’t had to dodge past the wrapping paper selections in the supermarket. But have no fear, it’ll be here quicker than an express train of sugar-filled children excited by the possibilities of getting everything they’ve asked Santa for. But the question remains “what do dads really want for Christmas”? Significant others take note, this year the usual half-baked selection of socks, razors, golf tees and a set of craft ales in a presentation box isn’t going to cut it. I’ve done the leg work, asked some dads, and this is what they want:
1. Time in the bathroom without interruption. I’m going to let you all into a secret, dads go to the toilet to escape the kids. And at Christmas maybe even your family. We don’t have irritable bowel, we’re probably just catching up on the football scores. Unfortunately we’ve been rumbled by the kids who, as soon as dad is ensconced on the porcelain throne, come knocking. “Are you in there”? “Will you be long”? “Are you having a number one or a number two”?
2. A Lego kit that stays together. I was never massively into Lego as a child, but I always enjoyed it when I got a chance to play. Nowadays my house resembles a warehouse of the stuff. There are kits everywhere. Most of them are in a varying state of repair. If I built Lego without children I imagine I’d have a great collection, probably fully built, and definitely with the right parts. So when the kids decide they want to rebuild some stuff do you think we can find that one piece in the assortment of bits? You know the piece, the smallest and most vital one. The one that has to be in grey and absolutely can’t be substituted for a different colour.
3. The Great Escape Actually, this should read ‘any film that dad really wants to watch’. We’re not asking for much, just a couple of hours to watch a film where there’s no-one constantly asking who that person is, what’s going on, and all manner of
questions that are stopping you enjoying the actual film. And ideally this should be alone. Let’s be honest, if we can watch the film alone then no-one else will decide they’re bored halfway through and demand everyone stops watching. And if we’re alone we don’t have to worry about whether the film is suitable for everyone in the family, and watch Steve McQueen attempt to jump the barbed wire (because I always think he’ll make it!).
4. Sleep This is quite straightforward: a night of proper shut-eye. The sort of sleep where you don’t hit the sack with one eye open. Where you don’t get woken at 4 in the morning by a child who has decided now is the time to be awake. Where you don’t race out of bed having heard your child scream only to find them fast asleep and tucked up safely in their room, unlike you. The sort of sleep where you don’t feel guilty for having a lie-in. This may be the best gift anyone could give.
If you’ve read this and still think we want something from a shop trust us, we really don’t. If we wanted anything that badly we’d have probably bought it ourselves already this year. And the consensus is don’t buy us clothes. We know you mean well, but you might as well ask our mothers to buy them for us.
Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant!
www.dontbelievethehype.biz Dominic Murray
Where’s Santa? Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa’s grotto is open 11am-4pm on 24 & 25 Nov & 1/2, 8/9, 15/16 & 22/23 December. Closed 24th. Entrance £1 per child, donated to charity. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Keycraft - Santa is in residence from 25th Nov and will be there weekends and evenings. Ring for details. Why not book tea with Santa? Group and family bookings. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003. Sundown Adventure Land - The Night Before Christmas. 17-24 Dec. Take a ride through the enchanted forest to visit Santa. To book tickets visit: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274. Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. 2 cruises every Sat & Sun through Dec inc. 23 Dec. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children (up to 12 yrs). £12.45pp. 2 sailings per day (11.30am-1pm & 2pm-3.30pm). Call 0115 9100 400/401/402 to book or visit: www. princessrivercruises.co.uk. The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Open to Dec 24 at 10am - 5pm. Breakfast with Santa – 1st & 23rd Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 8th December 6pm-8.30pm (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Conkers Winter Wonderland - 10.30am-8pm (5pm Xmas eve). Tickets include access to Conkers Discovery (open 10am - 5pm). Visit Santas Woodland Grotto. For tickets call 01283 216633 or book online www.visitconkers.com/events/winterwonderland. Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Winter Wonderland until 24 D e c . Breakfast with Santa 25th Nov, 9th & 24th Dec (see website for prices and details). Party in the park with Santa on 15th Dec. Christmas Eve fireworks - prebook event. www.twinlakespark.co.uk An Audience with Father Christmas at Bolsover Castle -
Weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15/16 Dec, 22/23 Dec. Normal admission applies. Additional charge of £5 applies (includes small gift). Pre-booking essential. To book call: 0370 333 1181. Oceans of Fun - Breakfast with Santa 19th & 20th Dec. 9.30am – 11.30am (£5.95 per child. Includes breakfast, visit & gift from Santa). Toddler Christmas party on 12th Dec - 10am-12noon (£6). Christmas Party with Mickey & Minnie 19th December 4pm-5.45pm (£7). For more info call 0115 963 3961. Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his Ice Age Grotto. Weekends 24/25 Nov, 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15/16 Dec. 11am - 4pm. £4.50 inc. gift. 01909 720378 White Post Christmas - Every day from Saturday 24 November to Monday 24 December from 10am - 5pm. Includes Winter Wonderland, real reindeer, build a snowman and Nativity play. Available to book now. 01623 882977. Breakfast with Santa at Rufford - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Saturdays 1, 8, 15 December. 8.30am - 10am. £11.50pp. Call to book 01623 821338. Santa Special Train Rides - weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15/16 Dec, 22/23 & 24 Dec. 3 trains per day 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm. Children receive a quality gift & everyone receives seasonal refreshments. For more info call 0115 940 5705. To download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk. Santa at intu Broadmarsh - weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15-24 Dec inclusive. No charge to see Santa but option to pay extra for gift etc. More details will be posted at intu. co.uk/broadmarsh Santa’s Grotto at Newstead Abbey - Weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9, 15/16 & 22/23 Dec for times and prices please check Facebook and our website. Santa’s Grotto at Wollaton Hall - Weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9, 15/16 & 22/23 Dec for times and prices please check Facebook and our website. Stories with Santa at Wollaton Hall - every weekend in December. 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. £6 per child. Stories from the North Pole & sing-a-long. Inc. present for every child
Tanya About Town T
he countdown to Christmas is well and truly upon us here in Nottingham.
Make sure you don’t miss the wonderful atmosphere of the Winter Wonderland which continues in the Market Square right through until 31st and pantomime season is already well under way at the Nottingham Playhouse. Their annual traditional pantomime, which this year is Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood runs through until 19th January. This year the Theatre Royal welcome Joe Pasquale and John Challis for their offering of Peter Pan, which runs from 8th December until 13th January. There’s even a special Peter Pan talk on the 10th with afternoon tea. You can catch Sleeping Beauty at the Thoresby Riding Hall between 23 - 30th December, while this year you can banish those post Christmas blues with a visit to Elf the Musical, Starring David Essex and Martine McCutcheon at the Motorpoint Arena 28-30 December. Prefer to be involved? Don’t miss the Maggie’s Christmas Concert at St Barnabas Cathedral on 13th December. Sing your favourite carols whilst raising money for a fantastic charity. The Nottingham Harmonic also bring their family carol concert to the Royal Concert Hall 19 - 22 December or why not have a good old sing song at The Southbank Bar with their Christmas Eve singalong between 1-7pm.
There’s a whole host of fantastic music throughout December as the Royal Concert Hall welcomes Katie Melua (3), Human League (5), The Bootleg Beatles (6), The Overtones (15), A West End Christmas (20) and Kate Rusby (21). Not to be outdone, The Motorpoint Arena opens its doors to The Stepback 90’s Concert (6), War of the Worlds (7) Def Leopard (8) Madness (13) and Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas is You Tour (9) There are sack full’s of other Christmas events across the region. Join the Santa run at Sconce Park in Newark (9 December) in aid of Reach Learning and the Great Central Railway has the closest thing you’ll get to the Polar Express with their Santa Service, running 1 - 24 December. Foodies can enjoy a festive afternoon tea at Debbie Bryan or up their game for this Christmas dinner with a one-day pate and terrine course at The School of Artisan Food. This hands-on course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to make your own delicious pates and terrines to enjoy. Finally, don’t miss the opportunity to pick up some unique gifts at Ye Old Victorian Market in Kirkby in Ashfield on 15 December.
Theatre Royal/Royal Concert Hall – 0115 989 5555 Nottingham Playhouse – 0115 941 9419 Motorpoint Arena – 0843 373 3000 Great Central Railway – 0115 940 5705 School of Artisan Food – 01909 532171
You can visit Tanya Louise's website www.tanyalouise.net/ She is also the editor of www.nottinghamlive.co.uk and writes for Nottingham Post, Exclusive Magazine, food and drink guide and many more, as well as being a presenter at Living Heritage Food Festivals around the UK.
The Railway I have eaten at The Railway before so I knew what a treat we were in for. I arrived Friday night with all the NG girls to a packed pub and a very warm welcome. The Railway is a superb village pub, thoughtfully decorated with a great atmosphere. We were shown to our table by Suzannah, the manager. After an appetiser of mixed olives, warm focaccia with balsamic oil and aioli we decided on two starters, four mains and two puddings – just in case our eyes were bigger than our bellies! (As they usually are!) The Cheese on toast, Brie de Meaux on grilled sourdough with pickled mushrooms and truffle dressing (£8.95) was sublime. We all agreed it was our favourite. I have never had anything like it, and that’s why you go out for meals. We also had the Creedy Calver duck liver parfait with English plum relish and chargrilled focaccia (£6.50). The rich parfait married perfectly with the relish. What a start! We all had a different main: the Railway burger with smoked pancetta, mature cheddar, gherkin, gem lettuce and fries (£12.95) was huge! The Creedy Calver duck leg, savoy cabbage, parsnip, duck fat potato and Starkey’s blackberry sauce (£16.95) had us all cooing in awe. It looked so pretty and tasted as good as it looked. Roast chicken breast, peppercorn sauce, fries, roast tomato, mushroom and green salad (£13.95) was a classic dish elevated to a new level and finally the braised shoulder of mutton, balsamic red onion, bok choi, goats cheese and creamed potatoes (£17.50) was the star of the show. Melt in the mouth meat, creamiest potato I have ever eaten, flavours I have never tried together, it was unforgettable. For dessert we had a warm tart of Lowdham quince pear with crème fraiche and spiced honey (£7.95) and hot Tanzanie chocolate
fondant with yoghurt mousse and raspberry sorbet (£7.50) and a last minute treat turned up in the way of a sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream (£6.95). It is rare that four women are quiet at the same time but the table was silent while we got lost in a chocolate, toffee, pear, creamy heaven! Last time I visited the Railway I gushed about the food and this is still the case. It was faultless and fantastic. The acoustic duo playing in the background was a lovely touch. I would heartily recommend a visit to this award winning pub. Be sure to book though. They are in demand. Since my last visit The Railway has achieved more than owners, David Hage and Mark Osborne had envisioned after winning a hat-trick of awards. Best new Gastro Pub in Nottingham’s Bar & Restaurant Awards, Best Public House in the Nottinghamshire Food & Drink awards and finally East Midlands pub of the Year! They also do a great value set menu available lunch 12-2.30pm and early evening 5-6.30pm.
by Ali Wale
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There is nothing better than receiving a gift that someone has spent time and effort making for you. Every year I make a hamper for my step-dad and he loves it. Usually it includes some fudge (see recipe opposite), chutney, piccalilli, home-made biscuits, jam and last year I also added some chicken liver pate. There is also usually a bottle of something alcoholic. He gives me the basket back after Christmas ready for the following year and the tradition carries on. If you make your edible delights in batches then you will have plenty for everyone and some for yourself as well! It does require a bit of forward planning, so about now I start with the chutney and any pickled
gifts as these need a few weeks before they’re ready to eat. I start saving nice jars and bottles – just sterilise in the dishwasher or use boiling water and dry in a very low oven. Decorate the goodies with pretty labels, use festive gift bags and pretty packaging. Lakeland have loads of great ideas and Wilko’s also have a good selection. All the recipes I have shared are tried and tested and really easy to make (I don’t do complicated!). Have fun and remember to save some for yourself!!!
Ali Wale
Blackberry and Apple Gin
Chocolate Orange Fudge
Chorizo Jam
600g blackberries 600g sugar 600g apples (roughly chopped, peel, core & all) 3 x bay leafs 3 x 700ml cheap gin ( we used Aldi) 3 x large kilner jars - sterilised
350g dark chocolate - broken into squares 397g tin condensed milk 25g butter 1 tbsp orange zest (about 2 x oranges) 60g pecans - broken (optional)
500g chorizo – sliced into half moons 2 x red onions – sliced 2 garlic cloves – crushed 85g light muscovado sugar 3 tbsp sherry 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp soya sauce 2 tbsp tomato puree 100ml water
Method: In each kilner jar place 200g of blackberries, apples and sugar. Add a bay leaf to each jar along with a whole bottle of gin. Seal the jars and shake to mix. Place them in a cool, dark place and shake every few days. They should be ready after 4 weeks. Have some nice gift bottles at the ready (sterilised). Pass the gin through muslin to strain and bottle.
Method: Butter a foil tray. Mine was 25cm x 14cm. In a saucepan, melt the chocolate, condensed milk and butter on a low heat. Stir often. When melted, add orange zest and nuts, if using. Mix well and pour into the foil tray. Smooth over and leave to cool. Once cool, refrigerate. Once set, cut into small squares. You can put the fudge in gift bags or jars. Remember to store in the fridge. Can be frozen and eaten straight from the freezer.
Fry chorizo in a large saucepan until it starts to release oil and goes golden. Remove with a slotted spoon to a dish and set aside. Cook the onions gently in the chorizo oil over a low heat until soft. Add the garlic, sugar, sherry, syrup, soy sauce and tomato puree to the pan along with the chorizo. Mix well and add the water. Cook slowly for 45 mins until thick and syrupy. Allow to cool. Tip into a food processor. Pulse until the chorizo is in really small pieces. Spoon into sterilised jars and leave to cool completely before storing in the fridge.
Sherwood - helping hand group directory
If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or charity groups. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Call 0115 9269777 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
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Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings
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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
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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 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
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Mental Health Awareness by Helen Jones I was thinking about subjects to write about for the magazine – various options sprung to mind which would be appropriate for the winter edition of the publication. But then in the space of a few weeks I heard of two young adults who ended their lives. It upset me dreadfully that these individuals felt that there was no other option to alleviate whatever pain they were in. Mental health issues aren’t visible ….it’s very difficult to know who’s suffering especially in the workplace where relationships sometimes don’t progress beyond basic friendly overtures. I read a wonderful book recently ‘ Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’ by Gail Honeyman where the main character holds down a responsible job (even being promoted and progressed within the organisation) but her reality is that she goes home every night to an empty flat. And she has no relationships whatsoever outside of work. Just because someone appears ‘completely fine’ doesn’t mean they are. How many of us can say that we know our work colleagues really well? Maybe there isn’t a culture within your workplace of promoting friendships? Modern life is very stressful for lots of reasons. There are times where we have lots to do and think about, or don’t have much control over what happens or there’s the feelings we get when we have demands placed on us that we find difficult to cope with. In these situations it’s easy to become isolated and feel overwhelmed. MIND, the charity for mental health awareness, has some useful information on their website to help identify symptoms of stress. It’s so important that employees feel they can speak out without fear of reprisals or discrimination if they are suffering. It just takes a moment and a little kindness to check in on our colleagues and make sure everything is ok. The following organisations have telephone helplines for anyone who needs to talk: MIND 0300 123 3393 Samaritans 116 123 SANE 0300 304 7000
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The build up to Christmas is a truly magical time. From the decorations to the chill in the air and the happy family times, there is a lot that the month of December has going for it. Perhaps the pinnacle is the food, the glorious, rich food, that can be enjoyed without guilt, because, well, let’s face it, it’s Christmas and what else is Christmas for? And, thick Christmas jumpers hide all manner of food related sins! There is one work-related habit, however, that can make staying healthier during the festive season a lot easier: paying attention to snacking. As tempting as it is to buy that giant tub of **** (insert Christmas themed chocolate/biscuits/ sweets here), to treat the rest of your colleagues, consider the manner in which they will be consumed. If we are honest with ourselves, the majority of snacking is sheer boredom. “I’m bored of this spreadsheet, pass me a biscuit.” “Crunchy crisps will add interest to the next 20 emails that I have to send.” “I need a break, chocolate will signify that I’m having a break.” That inner self-talk is so faint, we don’t even notice why we are snacking but it’s evident that physiologically we don’t actually need extra food to fuel several more hours of sitting down. Similarly, the odd Christmas biscuit might be nice but the benefit of it is limited. Well, that’s if you view unnecessary weight gain as a benefit. If you can’t go without that snack or really want to treat your work mates, there are other ways. Snacking healthier has a fair few advantages, and before you stop reading, I’m not talking about fruit.
With the rise of food trends such as “eating clean” and “lean in 15”, nutrition is fast becoming a hot topic. The few years have seen an upsurge in healthy We last asked Nottingham based nutritionist, Eva snack options web, wellon aswhat various Humphries, to and give the us the lowas down you can cookbooks, teaming therapy with better alternatives to expect from are a nutritional consultation.
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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 Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Light exercise (chair exercise) £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more information. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at 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. Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield. For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@virginmedia.com. South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154.
Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www. nottinghamroundabout.co.uk
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
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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 St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Hall Drive, NG8 1AF. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 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. 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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week to discuss workshop topics, engineering problems, inventions, experimental work & practice machining. I have an extensive workshop with machine tools etc. If you are interested & have any ideas email Tom: notintone678@gmail.com 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. Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX. 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 contact Daniel Hayes on 07889 725 836 or 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 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 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.
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Raleigh Pioneer Prestige Ladies Cycle. 12 speed. Handmade in Nottingham. Ex.cond. Inc. lights, lock & rear carrier. £65. 0115 926 0297 Retro Metal 15 Drawer File Cabinet. Have seen these stripped down @£210. My price £45 buyer collects. 07973113882 Carena Travel Cot. 125cm long x 65cm wide x 61cm deep. VGC £15. Mother Nature DeLuxe Foam Cot Mattress. High quality. Hardly used. £10. 07906 231 660 John Lewis Travel Cot Bedding. White cellular cot blankets x 2, unused. £10 each. Flat organic cotton sheets x 2, unused £5 each. Fitted sheets x 2, hardly used £4 each. Or £35 the lot. 07906 231 660 Potty, Kids Toilet Seat, Step Stool. Two sets of each. Never used. £10 each set. 07906 231 660 Ladies Grey Long Length Sheepskin Coat. Very warm. In excellent cond. Cost over £200. Size 14. £25. 07835 081955 Black Ballet Character Skirt. Excellent cond. Suitable for RAD requirements. Velcro fasten. L22” W20”. £7. 07472 784 989 Pink Harlequin Stentor Violin. Size 3/4. Used but in excellent cond. In case, inc. shoulder pad & bow. £70. 07472 784 989 White Organza Formal/Bridesmaid Dress. With detachable black organza sash. 3/4 length. New. Handmade. Ages 3-5 yrs. 2 available. £10 each. 07904 548182 Girls 24” Townsend Vogue Mountain Bike. Dual suspension. White. Suit ages 8-11. Ex. cond. Hardly used. 2 available. £60 each. 07904 548182 Black Leather Reclining Swivel Chair. With matching foot stool. £25. 0115 953 7886 Greenhouse 8 x 6 . Make me an offer. 0115 953 7886 Girls Scissor/Flicker Scooter. Suit. ages 8+. White/purple. Ex.cond. Hardly used. 2 available. £35 each. 07904 548182 6 Dining Chairs. Light oak with beige upholstery. Good cond. Ex Hopewells-Scovby. Bargain at £15 each. Can deliver. 07968 121246
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Fancy singing at a Christmas concert with us on 8th December? Would you like to perform at upcoming gigs throughout the festive season? If the answer is yes, come along to Sing It BOLD - a non audition choir who sing various genres of music, gospel style! All abilities welcome, only requirement is you must be over 18 and love to sing. Come along to a rehearsal, Thursday evenings, 7.30pm at St Marks Woodthorpe and have fun singing BOLD! Head over to www. singitbold.co.uk to book a taster session.
Grand Central Chorus Christmas Show Sunday 16 December 4pm May Hall, Trent College, Long Eaton, NG10 4AD Tickets £10 (adults) £5 (U16) from
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Christmas starts here with the Lace City Chorus. Sunday 9th December, 4pm at the Albert Hall, North Circus Street Nottingham NG1 5AA. With special guests Hucknall and Linby Brass Band, and Carlton Academy Junior and Infant Choir. Tickets £14 adults, £8 children 14yrs and under. Tickets can be purchased at lacecitychorus.org or by calling 01522821772 or at the Nottingham Tourist Information Centre.
Rock ‘n’ Soul Christmas S i n ge r s
A concert in aid of YOUNGMiNDS Saturday 15th December Commencing 7.30pm Selston Parish Hall Tickets £6 - contact: 01773 780192 / 01773 719807
Carlton Male Voice Choir Christmas Extravaganza Saturday 15th December St Jude’s Church, Mapperley Tickets: carltonmvc.org
WOODTHORPE SINGERS
Christmas Charity Concert 8th December - 7.30pm St Marks Church, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe £6 inc coffee & mince pie For tickets & info contact
Tom Bird: 07712 585031
Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby
Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and further info. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wed 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/ majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. New term commences January 7th. The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm-7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time)Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate. actually@gmail.com. Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session. Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk
Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wednesday 8.30pm (except 26 Dec) at the Gladstone NG5 2AW. All
singers, acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin/Marion 0115 9552935 or m.smalley@ntlworld.com or visit: carringtontriangle.org.uk
The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, beginners welcome. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont Rd, NG5 1BH. £3.50 (£1.50 concessions) per wk. First session free. For more info call Angela: 07981885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise YesterYear - a small a cappella singing group, rehearse weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly in St Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church, Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby.For more info contact Chris Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-for-everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices New Greasley Singers - small, mixed voice choir, singing Bach to Queen!Wed: 7.30pm-9pm at St Mary’s Parish Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. Call Elaine (MD) on 07904 297557 or 07506 547460 or email: thenewgreasleysingers@gmail.com
M U S I C R O U N D U P
M U S I C
Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble will be performing in a joint Christmas concert in support of Maggie’s Centre, Nottingham, at 6.30pm on Thursday 13th December, in St. Barnabas Cathedral, Nottingham. For ticket details please see our website www.mirabile.org.uk YesterYear
We have now concluded our 2018 ‘sing-out’ programme. Four of our small group of twelve have now left us, leaving us desperately short of singers (all parts). If you enjoy singing and entertaining then please see us on ‘Facebook’ or contact Chris on cccnixon@aol.com for more information. We’d love to hear from you.
East of England Singers present…….
A Globe Trotting Christmas
R O U N D U P
Saturday 8 December, 7.30pm St John’s Church, Mansfield Rd, Carrington NG5 2DP
Adults £9; Conc. £8; Child/Student £4.50 Available from Music for Everyone Box Office 0115 958 9312 (office hours Mon-Fri) or www.music-for-everyone.org/book
Bingham and District Choral Society Carol Concert at St Mary’s Church, Bingham Saturday 15th December at 7.30pm Refreshments served afterwards
Tickets: Tim (0115 8780642), Bingham Library (01949 837905), or Pen2Paper, 6 Main Street, Radcliffe-on-Trent (0115 9335810)
We begin rehearsing in early January for our Spring Concert, which will take place in May 2019. For more info, please visit: www.binghamchoral.org.uk or call Val Morgan on 0115 9332353.
Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra Christmas Concert Saturday 22nd December 10:30am & 2:00pm The Albert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AA
Kidsophonic at the Circus: Featuring musical Christmas favourites and much more. Why not dress up as your favourite circus performer! Tickets £9.00 adults £5.00 (children) under 2’s free from: Windblowers 0115 9410543 and online www.nsw.org.uk. www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk
NOTTINGHAM BLUECOAT SINGERS present:
Bluecoat Sings Christmas
Join us for our annual evening of Christmas Music Sat 15 December @ 7.30pm Nuthall Methodist Church, Nottingham Road, Nuthall NG16 1DN. Tickets £8 inc. refreshments Ticketline: 0115 9531903
Nottingham Voice Collective A Christmas Special!
Totally a cappella harmony singing workshops open to over 16s once a month, Saturday’s in Nottingham city centre. Visit: www.facebook.com/ nottinghamvoicecollective or 0115 981 0975 for more info. Next workshop is a festive special! Saturday 15th December, 1-4pm at the College Street Centre. Fun tips and techniques to help you learn to use your voice better, learn a couple of funky, swing/jazz Christmas songs and get a video of what you’ve achieved. £20 each or £17.50 if you bring a friend. Book your place at www.abimoore.com/workshops.
Gem Connection will be holding this years last rehearsal on Thursday December 13th. The evening will be open to friends and supporters to join the GEMs for an evening of entertainment with a coffee and mince pie. The Christmas evening will be held at the Long Eaton School, Derby Road, Long Eaton from 7.30pm – 9.30pm There is a charge of just £5, payable on the door and all proceeds will help towards funding the chorus’s travel to Spain in April 2019 where they will be representing Great Britain and the Ladies British Barbershop Association by competing in the Spanish Barbershop Convention. The Gems would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year and hope to see some of you in December.
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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team... It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
How can I stay safe out and about?
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Shopping with children? Make sure they learn to go to a store attendant or security guard if you get separated. How can I keep my home safe? Don’t leave presents under your Christmas tree if they are visible from windows or doors.
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Make sure you keep your doors and windows locked at all times. Lights on! Use timer switches or turn the radio on to make your house look occupied.
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