NG5 Sherwood February/March 2016 by Ali Wale

ng5 Sherwood/Carrington

February/March 2016

Nene’s Flowers Send a little token of love this Valentines Day & Mothering Sunday 80a Front Street Arnold

0115 967 0928

• £25 Cash • £50 Meal • Mother’s Day Bouquet • Theatre Tickets •

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Mapperley Property Management LTD Specialist Property Services for Nottinghamshire: • Receiving a poor service from your current Property Management Company/Freeholder/Residents Company? • Want to challenge Service Charges? • Do you want to acquire the Right to Manage (RTM)? • Do you have a Leasehold dispute and may need Tribunal Representation? • Do you need general Leasehold Advice? • Need to find a quality Lettings Agent? To book your free consultation…….

enquiries@mpm-ltd.co.uk 0115 960 7410 Registered in England and Wales Company No. 7368022 Data Protection Act 1998 - Register Entry Registration No. Z2416297 Mapperley Property Management Limited is a member of The Property Redress Scheme - Member No. PRS002148

Pre Packed Coal Housecoal - Smokeless - Anthracite - Logs Kindling - Appliance Spare Parts

Visit our Cash & Carry at MAIN ROAD, WATNALL, NG16 1HA or call us on: 0115 9389351

Visit us at www.fernwood.co.uk to see our latest offers! Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 7am-5pm & Sat 7am-12noon *Delivery available on request

Open: 10.30-17.30 (Mon-Sat) 539 Mansfield Road | Sherwood | Nottingham | NG5 2JL | T: 0115 841 0802

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HAPPY 2016

TO ALL OUR READERS!!! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday full of laughter and love! This time of year is traditionally a time when we set ourself goals for getting fit, shedding pounds, drinking less booze, the list goes on... in reality itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably the worse time of year for deprivation of any kind. In this edition we have some light hearted advice to help you get through these dark months with a smile on your face. We have another amazing ÂŁ50 meal to be won this month so get your entries in... Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine

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kids kids diary pets sudoku puzzle eat, drink & be merry! recipes free time adult community diary business, IT & finance

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Haydn Interiors LTD

Value & Quality have never been more affordable

KITCHENS | BEDROOMS | BATHROOMS Fully project managed service undertaken -plastering, tiling, lighting & building work We are a family business established for over 30 years

Open Monday - Friday 9.30 - 5.00 & Saturday 10.00 - 2.00

0115 962 2600 www.haydninteriors.co.uk

Haydn Road, Sherwood, Nottingham To advertise call 07800 633101 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk

home & garden Over 21 years British Gas experience

TherMix (Gas Services) Ltd

All areas of Nottingham covered

ACS Qualified & time served Gas Engineer Competitive rates for installation of full systems, condensing boilers & other appliances. Specialist for older appliance, system repairs & servicing. Landlord safety certificates

Call Mike on

0115 840 2047 | 07968 314312 thermixltd@live.co.uk

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Tel: 07972 777391

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* Extra Lights * Additional Sockets * New Fuse Boards * Rewires * New Installations * Landlord and Home Buyer Inspections

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BRIGHTWOOD FLOORING

Landscapes With over 25 years experience, we’re your local experts in:

Hardwood & Engineered Wood Floors Parquet Sanding & Refinishing of Existing Floors

• BLOCK PAVING DRIVES & PATHS • FENCING • TARMAC DRIVES & PATHS • WALLS & BRICKWORK • TURFING/LANDSCAPING • DECKING

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Electrical, plastering and joinery services also available. Emergency call out 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.

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HURRY... SALE ENDS 13 FEB * terms & conditions apply

Mapperley - 471 Westdale Lane, NG3 6DH Tel: 0115 8372640 Gedling - 94A Main Road, NG4 3HG Tel: 0115 9988223 Shops also at Wollaton and Kirkby In AshďŹ eld www.thelittlecarpetcompany.co.uk

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Mike Thompson

Joiner/Builder       

Nottingham

City & Guilds qualiﬁed Over 30 years experience

Roofing Services

All Woodwork Fences & Gates Painting & Paper Hanging Glazing Tiling (ﬂoors & walls) Flat Pack Assembly NO Arnold based VAT

Over 20 yrs experience

All aspects of roofing Repairs, Full Roofs, Flat Roofs Slates, Tiles, Upvc Fascias, Velux All work fully guaranteed & staff vetted

No Job Too Small

For a Free Quote call Terry

For a free quote and advice call Mike on

0115 891 0114 07961 511138

0115 967 3331 or 07957 432172

nottinghamroofingservices@live.co.uk www.nottinghamroofingservices.co.uk

Martin Page

Carrington &

Sherwood Area’s Local Tree Surgeon Have you considered? Just like the rest of your property your trees may need some maintenance from time to time? Are your trees too tall, unsafe or untidy? Are they blocking light from yours, or your neighbour’s property? With o v e r 25 years of experience working with trees in your area I would be pleased to offer you free advice and a free quotation.

call me now on

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DOMESTIC PLUMBING SERVICES Plumbing & Heating Bathroom Design & Installation 24 Hr Call Out

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

Licensed Waste Carrier Free Quotes Friendly, Reliable Service Available 7 days per week Contact Richard on:

07960 031187 rich_evison@hotmail.co.uk

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email: info@heatherviewlandscapes.co.uk

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SMITHCHILDS CONSTRUCTION AND CIVIL ENGINEERS

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DCS LAT ROOFING

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Qualified Single Ply Roof Installer, New Roofs, Re-roofs, General Repairs, Garages, Extensions, Gutters, Site Work. Dean Shipstone Email: dcsroofing@yahoo.co.uk

Call to arrange a FREE no obligation quote

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JWS Window Cleaning soffitt, fascia & conservatory cleans gutters cleaned & repaired all areas covered Call John on

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All types of Building Maintenance... Plastering - Brickwork Repointing - Tiling - Roof Repairs Bathroom Fitting/Re-modelling Extensions

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WIN a

BOUQUET!

Nene’s Flowers Win a bouquet for Mothers Day on 6 March

Find this teddy hiding somewhere inside the magazine. Send the page no. and your contact details to Mothers Day Comp, 5a Stanhope Crescent, Arnold, NG5 7AZ

Dont forget entine’s Entries to be in before ValDay Friday 26 February 2016. 14 Feb

Handyman Services

Most households jobs/repairs undertaken

bathroom & kitchen refurbs, ceramic tiling, plumbing, painting, decorating, fencing, roofing, flooring, gardening, flatpack furniture, pressure washing

For a quote/advice ring Jason on

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PHIL SARGEANT Painter & Decorator Mob: 07890

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D.J.Hill Electrician

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ELECTRICIAN a a a a

• Boiler & Fire Servicing • Central Heating • Bathroom Installations • Gas Safety Checks

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FOR SALE.......

Sell your unwanted items for FREE. Call 0115 926 9777 Magimix Le Duo Combi Juicer. Chrome. Centrifugal and citrus options. Includes all attachments & instructions. £40. 07800 633101 Ladies Bulova Quartz Diamond Watch. Boxed with cert. Cost £179. Never worn. £65 ono. 07894 078815 T Sport Kickboxing Black Leather 16oz Boxing Gloves. Head guard & foot guards. £60 ono. 07894 078815 R & G Aero Crash Protectors. Complete with all fittings/teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF1250 GT (faired version) £75 ono. 07894 078815 Logs For Sale. £4 per bag - collected or £5 per bag delivered. Minimum delivery 10 bags. Appleton Dale Conservation Group. 07891 136 093 Electric Convector Heaters x 2. Open to offers. 0115 926 7425 Hoover Sprite Bagless Vacuum Cleaner. Brand new. £50. 0115 926 7425 Jaycee Carved Club Table (Coffee Table). In oak (Tudor oak finish). As new. £250. Can possibly deliver. 0115 939 9102 Saxon Leather Upholstery Rocker Chair. In oak & antique red buttoned leather. As new. £250. Can possibly deliver. 0115 939 9102 Old Charm 80 CDs Storage Cabinet. In oak (traditional vintage finish). As new. £75. Can possibly deliver. 0115 939 9102 Garden Gate. Strong timber. 6ft high x 3ft wide. Bow top. Unused. £25. 07804 828017 Large Suitcase. Dunlop, black, on wheels. Unused. £6. 07804 828017 Leather-Look Coat. Nearly new, dark brown, size 14, length 36” with lining & belt. £15. 07845 908896 Textile M/Cycle Suit. G.Mac urban armour, trousers L, jacket X/L. VGC. £60 ono. 07434 489119 Fishing Box. Avanti Modulite 5 draw, foot plate & wheels/handle, 2 bump bars & accessory bars. VGC. £50 ono. 07434 489119 Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut/Embossing Machine. For card making. £40 ono. 07752666183 Original Oak Flooring. Suitable for small hallway. £70 ono. 0775 931 1781. Vinyl Records. Mainly classical & soundtracks. 20p each. Assorted quality hardback books. All subjects. From 30p each. 0115 911 8862 Computer Desk/Trolley. VGC. £12. 0115 911 8862

TV Corner Unit. For a 40” TV. 3 shelves. Black glass. Ex.condition. £20. 0797 601 8545 Braun Hand Blender & Chopper. Good condition. £15. 0115 849 5166 Russell Hobbs Hand Blender. Good condition. £10. 0115 849 5166 Garden Blower/Vac. 1800 watt. Good condition. £25. 0115 849 5166 Wooden Fire Surround. With black hearth & tiles fixed in surround & electric fire. L4’1” x H3’8”. £75. 01773 763894 Bunnykins Figures. All boxed. Includes rare ones. Prices from £20. 0115 928 6596 Briefcase Turntable. 3 speed. Built-in speakers. Black. Still boxed. Unwanted present. £35. 07905 892632 Modern 3 Seater Settee & Chair. Beige, with cushions. VGC. £120. 01773 788583 Set of Green Metal Lights. With glass shades & low energy bulbs. £25. 0115 873 2629 Book Case. Solid wood, colour light oak, hand carved at top two shelves. H 110cm, W 84cm D 30cm. Ex cond. £60ono. 07950 318331 36 ‘Railway Modler’ Magazines.From 201214. £30. 01623 793849 New Home Sewing Machine. Electric model 652. VGC. Inc. manual & carry case. £75 ono. 01332 880437 Renoir Oil on Canvas Painting. Framed. Paris street scene. Approx.1.5 square. £40. 0115 928 1433 4 Wheeler Walker. With seat. Used once. £30. 07759 113332 Pocket Sprung Single Bed. Electric adjustable. As new. £200 ono. 0115 966 3436 2 Arm Chairs. VGC. Super comfy. With high backs. £25 each ono. 0115 966 3436 2 Solid Oak Blanket Boxes. 1 dark, 1 light. £30 each ono. 0115 966 3436 Dyson DC01 Cleaner. Good condition. £20 0115 840 3847 JVC Cassette VCR. Good condition. £10 0115 840 3847 4 Wheeler Walker With Seat. Used once. Cost £100. £50 ono. 0115 952 2773

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Helping you create the perfect home...

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Full conservatory valet also available

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CJ PLASTERING RESKIMMING OF OLD WALLS ~ SKIMMING OVER ARTEX ~ CEILINGS OVERBOARDED PATCHING WORK ~ PLASTERBOARDING

honest, reliable, clean & tidy work free quotations & advice call Rich on:

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H NOTTS BUILDING & ROOFING LTD H FREE estimates and advice NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL Specialists in all aspects of building and roofing NEW ROOFS AND REPAIRS

ALL INSURANCE WORK WELCOME

Company House registered & Full Liability Insurance

We can beat any genuine written estimate. For free estimates and advice call Lee Doran. No payment or deposit until completely satisfied.

FREEPHONE: 0800 8589782 | DIRECT: 07554 296444 www.nottsbuildingandroofing.co.uk Byron Ind. Est, Brookfield Rd, Arnold, Nottm, NG5 7ER

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MATT THE PLASTERER FREE CONSULTATION attention to detail • clean & reliable re-skimming plasterboard • coving internal & external local repair & insurance work

T: 0115 9261102 M: 07970 544715 14 Fisher Ave, Woodthorpe

Greg Drozdowski

Approved Chimney Sweep Member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps HETAS Approved Stove Installation Chimney Lining Bird Guards Supplied and Fitted CRB clearance and Full Public Liability Insurance

Tel: 01623 401128 or 07711 441459 Email: info@home-sweep.co.uk

Incorporating Aerial Force

Digital Upgrade Specialists Installation • Repairs • Multi Room, TV • Extra Points Storm Damage • Insurance Work Undertaken

Financial Information and Advice Service by Age UK Notts Are you aged 18+ living in North, Mid or South Nottinghamshire? Did you know that you are eligible to free, independent, professional and confidential financial information and advice on a range of subjects? If you are: • Considering your present or future care needs (or those of a relative) • Worried about the financial implications on you and your family • Want to make the most of your assets and retain your financial independence in later life Then, Age UK Notts’ Financial Information and Advice Service for self-funder is for you. Our trained advisers can offer up-to-date, professional and confidential advice on: • Options for paying for long term care including deferred payment agreements, financial solutions and ways to use property • Choosing a care home • Power of Attorney and/or Courts of Protection • Assessing entitlement to state benefits • Equity release • Pensions and annuities • Investments and savings • Tax planning • Care services that can be delivered in your home, and much more besides For more information or to access this service, please contact 0115 859 9209 or email info@ageuknotts.org.uk.

Usually Same Day Service • All Work Fully Guaranteed • No VAT or Call-out Charge • Covering All Areas

0115 911 4716 or 07866 857644 52 Second Avenue, Carlton

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Sliding Door Wardrobes Celebrates 20 Years In Business! On the 20th anniversary of Sliding Door Wardobes Ltd trading, they celebrate their busiest year so far. The success of this business lies in the fact that at its core has always been customer satisfaction and value for money. There’s that extra reassurance with a family business that there is always someone on the end of the phone, should the need arise.

Just like the big companies, everything is guaranteed for 10 years, but because Sliding Door Wardrobes Ltd produce exclusively sliding door wardrobes there is an incredible array of choice with literally thousands of permutations. The time from ordering to installation is two weeks! This is because everything is made in-house, phew… Long waiting times are now a thing of the past. Drop in sometime… have a look around!

Sliding Door Wardobes Ltd have stayed away from crazy offers that often don’t ring true, and instead have an ‘honest pricing policy’. What you see is what you get, so customers can rely on competitive pricing!

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home & garden New Curtains & Blinds Showroom opening in Sherwood! Highbury Design are opening their new showroom opposite the Sherwood Bus Station this month, featuring a choice of 5,000 fabrics from Harlequin, Designers Guild, James Brindley plus lots more well-known names! Besides made-to-measure curtains and blinds there will be contemporary artworks, and art exhibitions will be held every month- business owners Stephanie and Nick are both artists originally and hand-painted blinds have always been a part of the repertoire at Highbury. 'We've had clients visiting us from all over the country to see our specialist blinds such as the Shoji Screens which are also used as room dividers, and we needed more space to show them off' explains Stephanie. Their Shoji blinds were recently shown on 'Grand Designs' and have also appeared on BBC2 on the 'Chelsea Flower Show' with award-winning Peonies from 'Binny Plants', in a Japanese display. After their Japanese blinds were shown on Sarah Beeny's 'Double Your House For Half The Money' they had 11,000 website hits from all over the UK! These are a lightweight version of traditional Japanese Shoji Screens- which were actually invented in China- and made with

fabrics rather than paper, for strength. Highbury's Shoji displays feature Indian Silks, French linens as well as polyesters and cottons- and conventional Vertical and Roller blinds are not forgotten, as they manufacture all types of blinds- although Nick says 'people may be surprised at seeing some of our displays, as we like to give an unusual twist to the way normal blinds are made!' So expect the unexpected when you call in- as well as beautiful curtains and Roman blindsHighbury Design are on 0115 9671188, or visit their website www. highburydesign.co.uk

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building services Extensions & Renovation Kitchen & Bathroom Pvc-u Windows & Doors Garages & Garage Conversions Plumbing & Underfloor Heating Electrical Licensed Waste Carrier Plans Drawn & Submitted All Work Guaranteed Quality Workmanship Fully Insured All aspects of work undertaken

Tel/Fax: 0115 956 9776 Mobile: 07855 806 259 22

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Steve Earnshaw

Electrical Services Electrical Installation:

Sockets, lighting, cookers, showers, spot lights, security lights etc...

Upgrades:

Rewires, fuse-boards, earthing, P.A.T testing

PHIL & Co NOTT’M

Qualified Painters & Decorators Free Quotes | Fully Insured Over 60’s Rates Phil Ashman

0115 913 3401 | 07762 301382 Phil Meats

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Over 25 years experience No job too small

Part P ELECSA approved

All work to 17th edition and guaranteed

Call Steve on

Landline: 0115 952 4306 Mobile: 0781 7087920 Family Business Since 1961

Phil Chapman Aerial Services

Digital • Freeview • DAB• Freesat Tuning • TV Installations

Poor Reception Specialist

FREE Estimates | Fully insured

0115 960 3366

54 Roseleigh Ave, Mapperley, NG3 www.philchapmanaerialservices.co.uk

Boiler service - Breakdowns - Fires Cookers Installations - Plumbing and much more Located in Arnold Nottingham

T: 07411 532005 E: colesphs@yahoo.com • W: colesphs.com

Arnold Building & Roofing Ltd Family Business NO JOB TOO SMALL RIDGE TILES • CHIMNEY STACKS SLATES OR TILES FITTED GUTTERS REPAIRED OR RENEWED P.V.C FASCIA BOARDS OR CLADDING

All insurance work welcome We can beat any GENUINE written estimate No payments or advance payment until completely satisfied Tel: Mr Doran for FREE ESTIMATE & ADVICE

0800 858 9517 07880 608 393

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GRANGE curtains and blinds

BLOCKED DRAINS

ADK DRAINS

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Toilets | Sinks | Showers Baths | Manholes | Smelly Drains Unblock & CCTV surveys Call Aaron on

07846 153 474

BEECROFTS BEECROFTS JOINERY JOINERY

All joinery work undertaken by a time served tradesman with 25 years experience.

All internal & external doors, hard & soft wood, supplied & fitted. All types of wood flooring fitted | Kitchens supplied and fitted. Happy to undertake any job, large or small.

Call Brendan for friendly advice and a quote

0115 966 6125 or 07956 859452

£695!

With over 27 years experience, we specialise in: · Block paving drives and paths · Driveway and patio cleaning · Fencing · Gates · Walls built and re pointed · Artificial Grass supplied and laid Also specialise in garden decking

Reliable and honest service, please contact Joseph Manning: 07736 391971

0115 910 7682 • 07970 997374

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MUSICAL

If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming events. You just need to email us at: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk by the first Friday of the month.

Carlton Male Voice Choir’s Annual Festival Concert

at the Albert Hall, Nottingham on 30th April 2016. Special guests will be the hugely talented Kanneh-Mason family who recently performed on Britain’s Got Talent. Also performing will be the new winner of the Choir’s Music Maker competition. Isata Kanneh-Mason won this award in 2014. For Tickets call Gordon Carrington on:

01158 440158

or email: tickets@carltonmvc.org

www.carltonmvc.org

Mirabilé forthcoming concert: Saturday 13th February 2016: Concert at Nottingham Castle for enquiries or audition details please contact: join_us@mirabile.org.uk. We rehearse on Monday 8-10pm in West Bridgford.

Brinsley Community Choir Charity Concert -

“Here come the Girls”

Sat 9th & Sun 10th April at 7.30pm At Brinsley Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, Notts Live Band, Bar, Raffle Tickets £5 from either Charlotte Bullock 07581020969 or Nicky Norman 07956955105

Calling all local trombonists looking for somewhere new to play. Nottingham Concert Band has immediate vacancies for Principal and 1st/2nd/bass trombones. No auditions and no contests - just weekly rehearsals in West Bridgford during term-time only and up to 12 concerts a year in a variety of venues.

Interested? E-mail: music@nottinghamconcertband.org or send a message via the band’s Facebook page. Experienced adult players only please! For more details on the band visit www.nottinghamconcertband.org

Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra is one of the leading amateur wind orchestras in the UK. Guided by musical director Keiron Anderson, highlights include broadcasts on Radio 3 and Classic FM. Concerts are given in support of charity with over £100,000 raised since 1987. In 2016 NSWO are supporting Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.

Next Concert - Out of This World - Music inspired by space Saturday 19th March 7:00 pm Djanogly Recital Hall, Nottingham NG7 2RD

Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door, including wine and nibbles, from Windblowers 0115 9410543. Donation to Rainbows.

www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk

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Bingham and District Choral Society

The choir has now begun to prepare for our Spring Concert, which we will perform jointly with Southwell Choral Society in Southwell Minster in May. We will be singing the beautiful Fauré Requiem and Poulenc Gloria, and there will be a performance of the Poulenc Organ Concerto. If you would like to sing with us, do come and join us for our weekly rehearsals at Carnarvon School, Nursery Rd, Bingham each Wednesday evening from 7.15 to 9.30. There are no auditions and you will receive lots of support and a warm welcome. For further details, contact Janet Chapman on 0115 9332834.

Gem Connection After a very successful performance during December raising funds for the Sing For Your Heart Foundation Charity at the INTU Centre in Derby, Gem Connection ended 2015 with a Gala performance with a Night at the Proms celebrating the Eightieth Anniversary of the Rolls Royce Band. Gem are now preparing for their third Be A Gem For a Day workshop which will be held at the Long Eaton School on Saturday 14th May. This has been a most successful event in the past and is open to ladies over the age of 16 who would like to have a taste of singing with this award winning chorus. The cost of the day is just £25 00. This includes your full information pack, drinks and a lavish lunchtime buffet.

COME & SING : STAINER “CRUCIFIXION” with audience hymns

Good Friday: March 25th 2016 Bottesford Parish Church all welcome - £6/8/10 to sing donations from audience

rehearsal: 4.30pm, charity performance: 7.30pm Singers please book your place by contacting Anny : annyjones@me.com or

07415 512729

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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: info@ng5.org.uk Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599. BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! Babies & Toddlers Playgroup - every Thursday 9.30am - 11.30am at St John’s Community Centre, Mansfield Rd, Carrington. A fun, friendly, supportive atmosphere. Everyone welcome. For more info call Cynthia on 0115 960 2143. 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 Outdoor Play Meeting - 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 and friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Friday 2-4pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane, Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT. £3 per family. E: little.lambs@virginmedia.com or visit www.facebook.com/ littlelambswoodthorpe Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups - call Sarah Spencer 854 5006. Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 952 3617. Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap, Ballet & Modern Theatre Classes. Every Wednesday, St James Church, Mapperley. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www. marciajones.co.uk 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 - Winter programme starts on Fri 2nd Oct. Junior training: Mon & Fri 6-8pm at Bar Lane Community Centre, Unit B1/Bar Lane Ind Est/Bar La, Nottingham NG6 0JA. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. 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 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. Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Small play area with baby toys. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. Some weeks “chill and chat”. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me 1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Monday night (term time): 5.30pm - 8pm. Open to all ages 5-14 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD. Contact: 1nottingham@boys-brigade.org.uk or 0115 912 0098 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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1.2kg cubed lamb (shoulder or leg) olive oil 1 head garlic - chopped 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1tsp caster sugar 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 onions - chopped 20g plain ﬂour thyme - few sprigs 1 tsp marjoram 2 or 3 bay leaves 2 tbsp chopped parsley 35cl red wine optional - 50g extra ﬁne capers or 100g olives or both! 500g farfalle 50g grated parmesan Method Use a cast iron pot with lid. Brown lamb in olive oil. Remove meat, discard fat. Add more oil, fry onion & garlic gently. Do not allow to brown. Add meat along with all other ingredients, season with salt & pepper. Top up with water to bring liquid level with meat. Bring to simmering, cook 45 mins to 1 hour depending on age of lamb. Serve with pasta and cheese. Serves 6.

4oz melted butter 10oz caster sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 4oz plain ﬂour 5 tbsp cocoa Method Sieve ﬂour & salt into a bowl. Add sugar. Mix eggs together then pour into the mixture. Add melted butter & vanilla essence. Stir. Pour into a well greased 8” spring form cake tin. Place in pre-heated oven (170°C) for about 30 mins. Check after 25 mins.

Curried Carrot Soup Michael Caines, a Michelin star chef, kindly contributed this recipe. 500g carrots - peeled & chopped small 150g onions - chopped 150g unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic - peeled & crushed 1 tsp cumin seeds 2g madras curry powder 300ml chicken stock 500ml water 1 bouquet garnie fresh coriander leaves Method Sweat onion, garlic & carrots in a saucepan with a pinch of salt for 5 mins. Careful not to brown. Meanwhile toast cumin seeds in a dry pan. Then add madras powder & toasted cumin seeds to the vegetables & sweat for 2 mins. Add the stock, water and bouquet garnie. Bring to boil & add a little salt. Reduce to simmer for 30 mins. Then blend to a ﬁne purée, pass through a sieve, return to a clean pan, season and garnish with coriander leaves. There are still a few books for sale. They cost £10 each and all proceeds go towards helping Alec go to Borneo for a month to work with local communities. If you would like a copy please email: alecboaden28@gmail.com.

The Embankment is a newly refurbished venue, situated on Trent Bridge. It was clear from the moment we walked in that the team at The Embankment are proud of the heritage of their building. Formerly the Boots “No.2” store in the company’s home city it also became the firm’s social club. The pub has been tastefully refurbished and adorned with Boots memorabilia, pharmaceutical antiques and striking wall art, some of which includes photographs of the local area from bygone years. The £600,000 investment is said to have ‘transformed the worst bits of the old interior and made a virtue of the best’. Original features - like the parquet floor, oak panelling, and stained glass - have been brought back to life, and complimented with contemporary features. With two bars, a restaurant, a conservatory, function rooms plus a planned gig venue downstairs, it lends itself well to community use. The adults only ‘Dispensary’ bar is particularly attractive and atmospheric, walking comfortably down the line between contemporary and tradition, and showcasing an excellent selection of real ale and craft beer. Their aim is to produce traditional food but with a Mediterranean twist and some British-style tapas – things like mini fishand-chips or cottage pie. We ate from the Sunday lunch menu. Starters were £2.95 to £3.95. We chose Serrano ham bruschetta topped with honey dressed watercress & pomegranate. A delight!

For mains our choices were steak, stilton & stout pie £9.95, chicken tikka masala £8.50 (both these were filling and delicious) or bangers & mash with onion gravy for £7.95 (chosen and enjoyed by our children). Our family were looked after well by Ryan. The meal was good quality and affordable and the place relaxing and casual. A good, honest venue serving great value food. In terms of The Embankment as a venue for your events like business seminars, conferences and meetings, team activities, training days, weddings, family celebrations and themed events they are happy to help you to plan your event and ensure you don’t pay more than you need to. The Embankment is a unique venue for all occasions. Relaxing and informal, within a great building with a fascinating history. Give it a try!

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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk 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 Donna Atherton on 953 2049 or visit www.prospect-players.com Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. light exercise (chair exercise) £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal.. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more information. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Calverton. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interestimg, like minded people. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com Wednesday Lunch Club - Arnold Methodist Church. Cooked meal, company & friendship. Contact Mavis Flewitt on 952 0919. Woodthorpe W.I - meets 1st Monday of the month (except January) @ Good Shepherd Church Hall, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact 0115 993 1796. Indian Classical Dance - one to one or small groups sessions. £5 per hr. Call Aparna on 920 3319/07737 897720. Woodthorpe Singers - friendly mixed voice choir. Meet every Monday 8pm - 9.40pm at St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe. All welcome - no auditions. Contact Majorie for more info: 0115 931 3965 Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nott’ham. 2nd & 4th Wed every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541. 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.ssae.org.uk 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 - 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 Sherwood Craft Group - is a small friendly group of crafters. We cover a wide variety of crafts. For full details please phone Alma on 0115 841 0144. 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. Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thursday at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ from 7.30pm - 10pm. 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If you are interested in forming new friendships & boosting your social life we would be delighted to hear from you. No membership charges. For further details email: phoenixfriendsgroup@aol.co.uk 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 - meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - Chairman 0115 920 1160 or visit www.arnoldu3a.org 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. 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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 information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or 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 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 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 Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@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. 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 SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk 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 - is for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings take place monthly, between 2 and 4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or 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

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New Year 2016 The Nottingham Centre (supporting the National Trust) begins 2016 with the following talks. All talks are held at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St., Nottingham. Entrance for members £3, visitors always welcome £4. For information about joining the Nottingham Centre contact the Membership Secretary, Barbara McDonald, Tel: 0115 9757800. February 11th: – The Workhouse by Sara Blair-Manning: 2.15pm February 25th: – Women of Nottingham by Val Wood: 7.30pm March 10th: – Pestilence, Intrigue & Murder by Ian Morgan: 2.15pm March 17th: – Nottingham Centre’s AGM with a talk by Sylvia Hale: 7.30pm

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Alans Accounting Ashbys Accountants Select Accountancy

Adoption Agencies Family Care

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Aerials/TVs/Home Cinema/CCTV ADI Communication Carlton Aerials Phil Chapman

Bathrooms & Kitchens

DD Joinery Haydn Interiors Rightlove Bathrooms The Shower Doctor Sliding Door Wardrobes

Bedrooms

Haydn Interiors

Blinds/Curtains/Shutters Apollo Blinds East Mids Plantation Shutters Grange Curtains Highbury Design Ltd Hillary’s Blind

Building Services / Roofers AKJ Contracts Arnold Build & Roof BCR Roofing B & P Paving Bilborough Building & Roofing Canterburys DCS Flat Roofing Ernhale Roofing Nottingham Roofing Notts Building & Roofing Mick McGahan Roofer RSJ Roofing Smithchilds Construction SnA Builders John White Builders

Care/Support Services Age UK

Chimney Sweeps Homesweep Supersweep

Cleaners

MJ Cleaning

Computer Repairs/Sales The One Stop Comp. Shop Sola Computer Solutions

Dance/Drama Classes Knights Dance Studio Start Dancin

Day Nurseries

Hollies Day Nursery New College Nottingham

Dentists/Denture Clinics Your Smile Denture Clinic

Domestic Appliance Repairs C.Moore Service Ltd Notts Appliance Repairs

Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains

19 20 23

Electric Bikes Batribike

Delectrix S.Earnshaw DJ Hill Electrical J.A.N Electrician Redhill Electrical

Estate Agents/Lettings/New Homes Mapperley Prop. Man.

Equestrian

Martin’s Farm

29 5 24 29 21

Fencing

Florists

18 14 25 22 11

Foot Health Ptractitioner

22 23 31 33 34 17 11 29 9 19 28 15 11 11 28 53 20 28 28 4 52

Premier Fencing

Flooring/Carpets Brightwood Flooring The Little Carpet Co Nene’s Flowers Mobile Foot Clinic

Funeral Services

Notts Funeral Services

Garage Repairs VSF

Garden Centres

Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop

Gardening/Groundwork/ Landscaping/Paving Anderson Gardens Ascot Landscapes Aurora Landscapes B & P Paving DF Garden & Property Heatherview Landscapes Littlegreen Landscapes

Gas Engineer Thermix

Hair & Beauty

Bella Vista Beauty

Health & Fitness Little Wickets

Blue Handyman Services Jason Craddock Man about the House

63 39

Legal Services/Will Writers

6 34 25 51 59

2 42

Ahl Legal & Will Writers

Massage/Sports Therapy MH Therapy

Music Tuition Robert Doughty

Painting/Decorating

Glen Birch Chris’ Decorating Services James P & D MJC Decor Phil & Co Phil Sargeant Paul Tinsley

Plastering

CJ Plastering Matt the Plasterer

Plumbing & Heating

Agua Gas B & M Plumbing & Heating P Byrne Plumbing Coles P & H Domestic Plumbing Tony Jones P & H Notts Combi Service

Property Maintenance

DD Joinery DF Garden & Property Man About the House

7 8

Removals/Man with Van

Andy

Restaurants/Takeaways The Embankment Spice

Solid Fuel

Tiling/Tile Retailers

Trade Directories

Travel Agents/Coach Tours

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Joiners/Bespoke Timberwork Beecroft Joiners DD Joinery Glen Myers M.Thompson

7 23 12 6 15

Home Improvements/Handyman

49 59

Driving Schools/HGV Lessons Neil Codd

Electricians

25 29 31 9 55 59 49 29 7 34 25 23 12 19

Fernwood Fuels Grout & About Age UK

Forest Travel

Tree Surgeons

Charnwood Trees Tindle Tree Care Woodthorpe Trees

Vets

Arnwood Vets Ochard Vets

Window Cleaners JWS

Windows/Doors/Fascias K & A Windows

Woodburners/Stoves Homesweep Supersweep

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