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TO ALL OUR READERS!!! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday full of laughter and love! After eating too much, drinking way too much, sitting still for too long and spending like there’s no tomorrow in December, we all take a deep breath and plough through January and February feeling a bit meh! Hopefully with the help of our regular contributors this needn’t be the case!! Healthy recipes, a fitness challenge and some uplifting advice should help lift your spirits. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
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Herbert Kilpin was born in 1870, above a butcher’s shop, 191 Mansfield Road (pictured above). Kilpin’s day job was as a lace maker in the Adams building, but he was always a big fan of football and grew up playing in the Arboretum park, not far from his home. Kilpin played for two amateur clubs, Notts Olympic and a church team called Saint Andrews on the Forest Recreation Ground. Whilst working in the Adams building, he became good friends with an Italian man called Edoardo Bosio, who offered him a job in Turin which he accepted. In 1899 Kilpin moved to Milan where he met with a group of friends in a bar and they formed Milan Football and Cricket Club. Their first match was in January 1900 with Kilpin as the owner, manager, player and later captain. He often played as a midfielder, although in the latter part of his career he became a defender, before finishing his career as a forward. Kilpin’s Milan team won the first Italian football league three times and over the next few decades would become one of the biggest and most successful football clubs in the world. Robert Nier has written a book about Kilpin called The Lord of Milan, and talks more about his early life in Nottingham; “I don’t think he’s ever got much recognition in Nottingham because he was never a professional footballer here, he was an amateur, so he wasn’t good enough to play for either County or Forest at the time. He also left Nottingham and I don’t think he ever returned.” The Lord of Milan is available in all good book stores, including the Nottingham Tourism Centre.
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anuary arrives every year, grey and gloomy. For me it is the worst month of the year to start any good intentions. With a fridge full of cheese and mountains of chocolate it would be wasteful (and emotionally risky) to suddenly enter a month of deprivation. So with this in mind I decided to challenge myself to a month off the booze back in November. A preChristmas cleanse if you will. I wouldn’t class myself as a heavy drinker although Public Health England** might. They reckon that more than 10 million of us exceed the recommended weekly units. It’s easily done. A large glass of wine (my favourite tipple) is a third of a bottle! My other half agreed to join my challenge and so it was with a real sense of trepidation (and a heap of scepticism from friends and family) that we downed our last drink(s) on Halloween. Experts believe that 30 days without a drink can undo the damage drinking can do to our bodies. According to Dr. Nicki Nance*, an American doctor, a 30 day break can improve our long-term drinking habits. Well, I thought, let’s see shall we... I have to admit I did find it hard. A winter walk with the dogs, ending in a pub – nope. Cooking at the weekend, accompanied by a glass of something fizzy – nope. Sitting down to watch a film at the end of the day with a G & T – forget it! Sadly, it became apparent that booze is intrinsic to my life and I needed something to replace it. So I went out and bought some Horlicks (yes, really). That didn’t work. So I went out and bought half a ton of expensive chocolate biscuits. That helped...a bit. To boost morale I googled “booze free month” and reeled off all the benefits we should have been experiencing. Brighter skin, better sleep, weight loss, happier, healthier etcetera, etcetera, etcetera... My skin looked no different if I am honest, yes I did sleep better but eating my own bodyweight in chocolate bikkies meant I gained weight therefore I did not feel happier or healthier!!! The biggest change we noticed was in our pocket. We were about £50 a week better off which was nice.
Doing this challenge as a couple undoubtedly made it easier. When one of us had a weak moment, the other would mock and scoff at the lack of will power, and this made us even more determined not to cave in, although I have to admit that a slight cough had me reaching for the Covonia Night Time (7% alcohol) which felt so wrong it felt right! Another unexpected side effect experienced by my other half was the phantom hangover (apparently a real thing). So he would wake up on Saturday morning feeling awful and then remember he hadn’t had a drink and it was therefore physically impossible for him to be feeling so rotton. Weird. Even more weird was the fact that I wasn’t desperate for a drink and when I finally poured myself a small glass of wine on December 1st, it didn’t fill me with joy and I didn’t even enjoy the taste! To be fair I did have a second glass, (just to be sure!) but I didn’t get the buzz from it I was hoping for. It’s now mid-January and I have to admit that Dr Nance was right. I am not drinking anywhere near the amount I used to. My body appears to have come to its senses and re-set itself. It now tells me to stop (apart from New Years Eve when it all went horribly wrong!). Don’t get me wrong, I could never be teetotal but over Christmas the spirits went untouched and I even offered to drive on Christmas Day without sulking (unheard of). I am now a more “mindful” drinker according to experts. Enjoying every sip and appreciating it. The other half, on the other hand, has just gone straight back to his old ways, and vowed never to put himself through such a miserable month again! © Ali Wale References: * Dr Nicki Nance, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Beacon College, Leesburg, Florida **Public Health England – Health matters: harmful drinking and alcohol dependence, 2016
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TAROSCOPES Air signs- Libra, Aquarius, Gemini (Nine of Cups, The Sun, Three of Cups) It’s all coming up roses for you! A wish-come-true actually comes true, turns out better than you thought, and everyone is beyond happy for you. How often does life bring you these kinds of riches? Not often, I know, so be gracious, generous and grateful about all this wonderful luck and opportunity. Share what you can, spread the goodwill about. And, most importantly, ENJOY this magical time.
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(The Hierophant, The Magician, Ace of Coins) Playing the system pays off You’re a pragmatic realist, and you know which battles are worth fighting, vs which ones are all too hard, and would prove a hollow victory anyway. A choice you recently made about playing the system, in some way, rather than fighting it pays off. Big time. Recognition and reward are due, and you sense this might be the way to go in future, too.
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Your confidence in your current direction is growing, others are recognising this and responding by providing more support, ideas and energy. Keep it up, because the momentum is building wonderfully. A new opportunity, representing a heartfelt passion, will soon arrive. Seize it with both hands. Life is good.
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BRIGHTWOOD FLOORING Hardwood & Engineered Wood Floors Parquet Sanding & Refinishing of Existing Floors
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Review: e u g a e L e Justic eser ve? D e W e ic t s The Ju After a more than rocky start to the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), 2017 shaped up to be the cinematic universe’s best yet. Rising from the critical ashes left in the aftermath of Batman Vs Superman (BvS) and Suicide Squad, this year’s empowering Wonder Woman received glowing reviews. Hoping to continue this winning streak, DC united their most iconic, speediest and deepvoiced heroes to create a movie that fans have been begging to get for years. Don’t screw it up DC. But what foe warrants the uniting of the fearsome Batman of Gotham, the Amazonian demi-god Wonder Woman, the fastest man alive, the Flash, the king of the sea, Aquaman and the half-man half-robot Cyborg? A humongous alien calling himself a “New God,” that’s what. And when they do clash, hot-damn it’s epic. Add onto the already frantic and heart raising action this universe displays, the added pleasure of seeing the titans of the DC universe teaming up on the big screen for the first time, and you have an apocalyptically good time on your hands. And that is really what this movie excels at, it’s fun. Is the plot all that deep? Hell no. The narrative rarely rises above: ‘stop bad-guy from getting object, punch bad-guy in face, look cool doing it’. But when the character interactions are this good and interesting to see develop, a paddling pooldeep plot can be excused, mostly. Gal Gadot, as always, is the perfect Wonder Woman. Here Gadot is allowed to explore a more experienced Diana who is slowly getting used to saving the world again. Newcomer, Cyborg, Ray Fisher, is not only a dynamic addition to the team, but is also by far one of the coolest members. A flat note of the movie was DC favourite Batman, Ben Affleck. After the backlash of how dark and brooding Batfleck was in BvS, it feels like the universe took the criticism to heart a bit too much. Cracking jokes and smiling more than Aquaman does, this dark knight doesn’t really feel like Batman anymore. Along with him being pretty
useless in the epic battles and you have a character that doesn’t really work and was just added in because it’s the Justice League, and Batman is always in the Justice League. This is painful to say, but Ezra Miller’s Flash is another broken cog. His off-beat weird facial expressions and not-so-funny jokes get tiresome by the mid-way point, and down-right annoying by the end. Justice League isn’t a mind-blowing, life-altering experience, but it isn’t the abomination that many people called Suicide Squad either. It is a fun as hell, frantic and entertaining trip through spectacular earth-shattering battles with some of your favourite superheroes who, for the most part, have been brought to life in an equally spectacular way. Justice League = 7/10 © Sam Burton (aged 20)
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BEECROFTS BEECROFTS JOINERY JOINERY
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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.
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Orchard Veterinary Centre February is the month of Love We all know you love your pets, here are some tips to show how you care:
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Vaccinate against disease
There are many nasty diseases which can be prevented by taking your pet for their vaccinations. Your pet will need yearly booster vaccinations to preserve their immunity.
Treat for fleas and worms
Fleas and worms can be picked up anywhere in the outside world. By regularly treating your pet this will help to stop an infestation. There is also the chance that you and your family could also be infected if your pet has fleas or worms. Another important thing is to scoop the poop as worm eggs are excreted in faeces and this will help to stop spread of them.
Neuter your pet
Not only does this prevent unwanted litters, it stops your pet from straying to find a mate and it also prevents conditions such as womb infections and testicular cancer.
Feed them well
There has been many studies that show that if you pet is slim then they will live longer and suffer less with joint problems.
Get your pet microchipped
Not only is this the law for dogs, but many pets have been reunited with their owners if they have strayed too far and been taken to a vet, the dog warden or a charity and had their microchip scanned.
Regular dental care
This helps to stop toothache and infection which can spread throughout the body and make your pet ill.
Pamper them
Knot free and short nails can help keep your pet feeling good and who doesn’t love a good pamper? Orchard Veterinary Centre is a trading name of CVS (UK) limited (company registration number 03777473) whose registered office is at CVS House, Vinces Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AY.
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Can you give Edgar a great start to the new year by giving him a home? Rescued by local charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit, Edgar was found in a dreadful state – extremely thin and ill. Thanks to donations and fosterers from the charity, this former stray has fully recovered into a handsome feline with lovely glossy fur. Despite being healthy and just 3-4 years old, he has been waiting for a home for over six months. As his fosterer explains: ‘Edgar’s long wait is a surprise because he’s wonderful company, settles in quickly, is very affectionate and a real character!’
Can you give a little time to make a big difference? We have a variety of flexible Volunteering opportunities available in the Nottingham area. Help us to change a life, Call Nottingham Guide Dogs on 0345 143 0221 Registered charity in England and Wales (209617) and Scotland (SC038979). 9602 11/17
Approx 2000 healthy animals are put to sleep every week in the29/11/2017 UK Low cost speying & neutering schemes for pets available in the Nottingham area
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Edgar is litter-trained, micro-chipped, flea and worm treated plus vaccinated. His new owner will need to continue his vaccinations, and sensitive stomach diet which is widely available. To discover more on Edgar, contact the Adoption Officer at admin@aaru.org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible. All potential adoptions need a successful homecheck. Cats are not rehomed on or near busy roads, unless indoor-only. With no premises, animals are fostered in volunteers’ homes. The charity does not cover healthy strays/unwanted pets, but helps neglected, injured and vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all rescued animals needing homes, see www.animalaccident.org.uk.
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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - 17 March - 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. Baby Mindful - is a calming relaxation class with a range of gentle activities to support babies development, 0-6 months. Every Tuesday in Arnold at 10.30am. Booking essential: babymindfulnottingham@yahoo.com or 07986 272890 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! 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. Mon 10.30am-12.30pm & 1st 3 Fridays monthly 10.30am-12.30pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane,NG5 4HT. £3 per family. E: little.lambs@virginmedia.com, visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe or follow on Twitter @littlelambsng5 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 - Oct-March Nott’ham Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind.Est., BAsford Maltings. Monday U11 6-7pm, hardball net 7-8pm, Friday club night, all ages 6.30pm7.30pm. Indoor cricket league Saturdays 1-5pm U11, U13. 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 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 Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me 1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Mon night (term time): 5.30pm - 8pm. Open to 5-14 yrs - boys & girls. At St Andrew’s Comm. 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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ish!! Let Kids Play With Rubb The toy market is booming these days, and with special offers, sales and rock-bottom prices, it’s easy to pick up flashing, whirring toys and games on the high street. If you’d like a more environmentally-friendly option for your little one, making games and toys from scrap materials (‘rubbish’ in some people’s eyes!) is a great way to save money, spend time together and save the planet! If you have a spare shoe box lying around (or if not, it’s an excuse to go shoe shopping!), it makes a wonderful post-box. Cut a slit in the front, cut ‘EIIR’ out of card and paint (I used leftover red car touch-up paint to give it a lovely gloss). My little boy loves playing with his post-box, and it stops him ‘posting’ my phone into the bin! An old DVD case makes an excellent travel drawing set – tuck some paper and pencils inside and it’ll keep your budding Picasso entertained on long journeys or during restaurant meals (for a short while at least!). It’s an oldie but a goodie – toilet roll tubes and wooden lolly-sticks can be turned into hours of fun – using paint, glue, glitter and accessories to transform them into little characters. Use Google for ideas and you won’t be disappointed!
Free or low cost craft workshops
Local libraries are a fantastic resource and put on lots of free activities – sing-alongs, craft sessions and special events. Every so often, some companies put on free craft events in-store – including Lush, Hobbycraft and Toys R Us. Worth checking out if there’s one near you.
Local scrapstores
Don’t have enough scrap materials of your own? Companies donate their unwanted materials and objects to local scrapstores, and you can become a member for a small fee. With a little imagination, donated materials make incredible craft and play accessories! Find your local scrapstore on Facebook by searching for: Ashfield Play Forum Broxtowe Play Forum Gedling Play Forum
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New Sponsor For League 2 Winners, Gedling Southbank Athletic area, they advocate sports activities and teamwork in young children, are a central part of the community and run on a voluntary basis we unanimously voted to support the team as much as we could. The boys and parents have told us that they’re very pleased with their new kit. It is extremely rewarding for us, especially as a new Round Table, to see the positive effect we can make and we look forward to extending our support in years to come." Gedling Southbank Athletic U10s had been looking for a sponsor. Manager, Anthony Thatcher, said the team were looking for a local sponsor who would recognise the boys achievements as a team over the past year, be willing to support the team and provide them with a new home kit. Gedling and District Round Table were contacted and were amazing! In particular Tristan Rhodes, who said; "Gedling Southbank Under 10’s approached us for support. As the club is within the Gedling
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T H E I M P O R TA N C E O F C R E AT I V I T Y I N C H I L D R E N “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” – Albert Einstein
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ntelligence is creativity, our ability to imagine things other than how they are. We are born creative, telling stories about imaginary friends and making fictional worlds with toys. Yet how many of us retain this level of intelligence as we age? Staying creative is a lot like staying fit – do it regularly, in a way that is fun to you, and it remains easy. Moreover, creativity is a transferable skill and benefits all fields of study, arts or STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). Creative scientists, engineers, farmers, chefs, parents etc... are exactly what the world needs more of. So, what's the best way to help kids stay imaginative? It's easier to understand if we first consider natural learning in mammals. Natural learning is observe, practice, imitate, master. Children are hardwired to copy the behaviour in the same way that baby tigers or elephants are.
Which means that the best way to help our children use their imaginations is to show how much we love using ours; we must be what we want our children to be. We can be as silly as we like with giggly games, tell tall tales with actions, paint pictures, recite our own funny poems. We can stop on the street to admire a flower or describe the rain as if the drops are liquid happiness tickling the flowers. Just like any baby mammal, after a period of observation, the child will begin to imitate and join in, safe in the knowledge that this kind of play is accepted and valued. Silliness can soon become part of a fun family life and playtime is bonding time. It's worth knowing that resilient kids have at least one person in their life who is irrationally crazy about them, whom they trust, love and are relaxed with. This kind of creative play is awesome for helping kids feel loved. Finally, we have an educational reason to have fun!
Angela Abraham helps millions of youth with creative writing via her website Descriptionari. She is an internationally published children's author, a teacher, a social evolutionist and is involved with the Nottingham Peace Project. Contact email: AngelaCarolineAbraham@gmail.com Website: www.descriptionari.com
Pradeep Mehra is a visualiser and digital artist who has worked with some of India's top publication houses. Contact email: pencilmasterdigi@gmail.com Company: Pencil Master Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
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ith one hand on each ear, Dad steers Alex down the street toward school. Both smile so widely that passersby grin too, their happiness spreading like the fragrance of flowers. With a tug to his right ear, Alex goes right, his red wellingtons splashing into spring puddles. Feeling his ears pulled forwards, Alex goes faster, the two of them jiggling along like a runaway train. With a backwards tug Alex slows. They zig-zag and circle twice around a lamp-post before stopping to greet Miggles the kitten. Miggles arches her back into Alex's hand, her fur feeling soft under his palm. She pads her paws up and down, as if her joy is simply too great for her to stay still. Miggles meows in short bursts, like cat-talk. Dad laughs, “Miggles is like you, Alex. She needs to move and make noise! How about a singing game until we get to school?” Alex stands up, head nodding, “You first! Sing 'I'm a little tea-pot' in the style of Hagrid.”
Dad puffs out his chest and strokes an imaginary beard. He nods as if his words carry great meaning, eye-brows raised and eyes bright. “Yeh know wha', Alex? If yeh can carry a song, it's good ter sing righ' loud an' this is a good'un tur-boot. I is a li-le tea-po' shor' an' stou, lif' me up an' pour me ou,'” Dad waves at Mrs Nesbit, the headteacher, before making his handle and spout. Alex giggles. Still in full Hadgrid-mode, Dad adds, “No, I should not 'ave dun tha.'” Dad puts on his faux-serious face. “Right, let's check everything works.” He tweaks Alex's nose and gives orders like an army general. “Hop on the spot. Flap your arms. Wiggle your bum. Stick out your tongue.” As Alex complies, his smile grows wider, knowing what comes next. “Oh!” says Dad, eyes bright and face full of mirth, “what a naughty child. Did you see that? He stuck out his tongue!” With a hug and a hair ruffle, Alex runs to class.
PLASTIC is FANTASTIC How to – or is it? become Plastic Clever in 2018
Plastic pollution is becoming one of the biggest man-made threats of the • When buying a drink modern world, and at the rate the in a cafe or pub, say “No issue is growing, us kids (and our straw please!” and reduce kids’ kids) are going to have to pick the amount of single-use up one environmental clean-up bill in the future. plastic straws you use
Did you know? • Over the last 10 years humans have produced more plastic than during the last century. • Around 60% of this is single-use - used once and then thrown away, and about a truck‛s worth of plastic enters the world's oceans every single minute. • This contributes to the deaths of 1 million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals every year, and it‛s estimated that by the year 2050 there‛ll be more plastic in the oceans than fish.
But we’re not bitter or full of doom and gloom. No, instead we are hopeful and optimistic that we can avert this crisis if we all do our bit and make a positive impact in 2018. So, we are asking the people of Nottingham to join us in the fight against plastic pollution and to make becoming ‘Plastic Clever’ one of their New Year’s Resolution for the coming year.
• Carry a refillable coffee cup around with you so you don‛t have to use a non-recyclable cup and lid again. • Use a refillable water bottle and get free fill ups from cafes and restaurants - it will save you a lot of money and it will cut down the amount of single-use plastic bottles you use. • Carry a bag for life and save money by not using single-use plastic bags.
By the way, Plastic Clever doesn’t mean Plastic Free Taking these steps and making that is actually very difficult some small changes may not to achieve. Becoming Plastic Clever is very simple and is all seem like much, but if every about you reducing the BIG 4 one of us made these simple single-use plastic polluters (bags, commitments, together this cups + lids, straws and bottles). will lead to a huge positive As well as helping the environment, impact. it will probably save you a fair bit of money too.
WE WANT YOU! Plastic Clever Cafes and Businesses
Cafes, organisations and businesses are often responsible for using and distributing vast amounts of single-use plastic items: the BIG 4 plus plastic cutlery. But it doesn’t have to be this way! We’d like to work with and help as many local companies as possible in 2018 to help them achieve and celebrate a Plastic Clever status. See www.BePlasticClever.co.uk for more details. Thanks for reading. Amy (14) and Ella (12) hello@kidsagainstplastic.co.uk
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n indulgent Mexican Cantina has opened its second restaurant, this time on Broad Street, Nottingham bringing with it an abundance of Mexican attitude. Mexico meets the Midlands with the launch of El Capo. Committed to serving bold Mexican cuisine with devilish South American flair. El Capo is spread across two floors; we were seated in the cantina on the ground floor, the decor is very atmospheric and this theme continues upstairs in the tequila bar, which is home to a vast range of tequila, mezcal and cocktail options. It is an amazing building and El Capo has really made the most of it. The restaurant promises ‘down right dirty but oh so good’ burritos, a long list of punchy tacos, authentic Mexican padron peppers, prawns, burgers that make you go ooh – and of course there’s nachos laden with guacamole. Not forgetting the Macho Mucho Menu – where bigger really is better – a 2ft long burrito made for 6 but they’ve seen lone wolves take it solo and the Big Boy Chilli Burger which comes with its own planning permission! We opted to share a few starters. Jalapeno poppers, chips and dips, and our absolute favourite, pan fried chorizo. For our mains we had pulled beef burrito, burrito bowl (without the tortilla) with spicy chicken, chicken quesadillas and slow roasted pork enchiladas. Alongside, we obviously had to have sides of cheesy chilli fries and El Capo’s slaw, suffice to say a doggy bag was required. You can select the sauce to suit your palette. The peach jalapeno salsa was just the right side of hot and really complemented the dishes.
Desserts were a MUST! It was churros and more churros!! (All in the name of research, of course.) Some came with chocolate sauce and some in an indulgent sundae that included a delicious coconut ice cream. Take it from us, they were spot on. El Capo has different offers and deals on all through the week; Sunday Service Big Sharing Boards provide the ultimate hangover cure; Steak Out Monday gives you premium steak for two with sides and wine (perfect for steak loving romantics); Taco Tuesday, all tacos are £1 all night long and Wing-It Wednesday where wings are 50p all night, perfect with a beer or two. Happy hour is every day from 4pm-7pm and all night every Thursday. Overall, El Capo is a great option for those that like tasty Mexican food served in a friendly cantina style setting with a massive choice of drinks!!
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Welcome to the new year! Well, the festive season is over and it’s time to take stock. Most of us start the new year with good intentions, possibly a couple of resolutions and almost certainly an expanded waistline after the excesses of Christmas feasting! New Year’s resolutions have been part of many cultures (particularly but not exclusively in the western hemisphere) and religions. The Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year, promising to pay their debts and return borrowed objects; the Romans began each year with promises to the god Janus (after whom January is named), in the medieval era, Knights would take the “peacock vow” (placing their hands on a roasted peacock) to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry - I quite fancy seeing that one make a return!
Like many people, I tend to crave fresh salads and light foods after the festive period, but it’s too early for home-grown lettuce, tomatoes and radish, and with the cold, snowy, wet and windy weather we’re probably more likely to reach for comfort foods, warming casseroles, deep-filled pies, piles of pasta and hearty soups. But if you’re ready for some lighter dishes, that taste good and provide much needed nutrients to replace those depleted by festive excess, I’ve picked out a few very simple recipes to see you through to the spring, even if your New Year resolutions don’t last quite that long…
Abby Brennan is a café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor. You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com
Lemon Chicken One Pot Serves: 6-8
Ingredients (approximate amounts) 5 tbsp rapeseed/veg oil 60g plain flour Salt Freshly ground pepper Skinless and boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 carrots, sliced thinly 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 onion, diced 1 leek, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 240ml chicken stock 240ml water 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 190g orzo pasta 2 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped Method Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large hob-proof casserole dish over a medium heat. Place flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shake off the excess and brown in batches. Set aside. Add the remaining oil and cook the carrots, celery and onion over a medium heat for about 3 mins, then add sliced leek and garlic, season and cook for around 2 mins. Add the chicken stock and water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally for about 20 mins. Add the orzo and chicken to the stockpot, cover and simmer for about 10 mins or until orzo is tender and chicken cooked through. Stir in the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with tarragon. Serve immediately.
Citrussy Salad, with Honey, Vanilla and Pistachios Serves 2 Ingredients 2 oranges 2 mandarins 2 blood oranges 1 lime 1 pink grapefruit Fresh herbs, to serve (mint or thyme) 1 tbsp honey ½ tsp vanilla extract 30g pistachio nuts, chopped Slice the fruits and arrange on a serving plate, alternate the colours. Combine honey and vanilla and drizzle on the salad just before serving, garnish with pistachios and the herbs. Serve with natural yoghurt.
Mint and Cucumber Smoothie
Ingredients ½ cucumber, sliced 1 green apple (peeled and chopped) Squeeze of lemon juice ½ cup of cold water 6 mint leaves 5 ice cubes Method Wash all ingredients, prepare and blend on high until smooth.
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Bestwood Male Voice Choir was delighted to hand over a £1,000 cheque to each of two very worthy charities, Emmanuel House and The Springs Nottingham at a recent rehearsal. The money was the proceeds from Bestwood MVC’s 65th Gala Concert, held at the Albert Hall, Nottingham last September. Emmanuel House exists to support homeless, vulnerable or isolated adults in and around Nottingham. The Springs Nottingham Resource Centre, based in Brinsley, is available for the use of adults and young people who have a learning disability or who are on the autistic spectrum. Visitors attend sessions with their own carers, family members, friends or paid carers.
Gem Connection have planned a Recruitment Evening at Harrington Junior School, Derby Road, Long Eaton on Thursday 1st March from 7.30pm. Anyone who is looking for a New Year hobby, interested in singing and would like to find out Please visit: more about the Chorus can come www.gemconnection.org along to join us for the evening, for a preview and more details. you will be made most welcome.
We look forward to seeing you there.
COME & SING : appropriate excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah”, plus audience hymns
Good Friday: 30 March 2018 at Bottesford Parish Church Hosted by The Cranmer Company of Singers and Musical Director Deborah Davies.
All welcome - £6/8/10 Rehearsal: 4.30pm (arrive earlier), charity performance: 7.30pm
Singers please book your place by contacting Anny: annyjones@me.com or 07415 512729 Money raised will go to Tearfund Central African Republic Appeal
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. All teach by ear materials supplied. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together 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 - is 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, Sherwood, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Please email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com to ensure up-todate details and for further information. 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 - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - 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. Wednesdays 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 STARTS 8 JAN 2018* 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 7pm-9pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959. www. yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Saturdays 10am-11am. 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 Viv 01159 332677/viviennehavery@aol.com Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.
Happy New Year from the Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers!
Many thanks to all who attended our Christmas events including some local pub carol singing. Thanks to The Dixie Arms, The Shepherds Rest and Ginger Giraffe in Underwood and the Brinsley Lodge and The White Lion in Brinsley. As a result of all these Christmas events we are able to donate a minimum of £1,000 to the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance! Well done everyone! We are pleased to announce our Singathon which is being held on Saturday March 17th at St Michael and All Angels, Underwood between 10-4pm. Please drop in any time during the day
to support us and singalong! We hope to raise even more funds for our chosen charity as well as challenging ourselves to sing all day!!! We also look forward to our joint concert with ‘Essentially Brass’ in the evening of Friday April 27th at St Michael and All Angels, Underwood. For further information, tickets and contact details please see our website and Facebook page. Look out for us www.rocknsoul.org.uk facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers
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Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble is looking for quality trained and/or experienced singers. Our standards are high but so are the rewards. We rehearse in West Bridgford, Nottingham, on Monday evenings, from 8-10.00pm. For enquiries or audition details please contact join_us@mirabile.org.uk or phone 07860930642.
Radcliffe on Trent Male Voice Choir
Bingham and District Choral Society We have now been rehearsing the wonderful Verdi Requiem for a few weeks but there is still time to join us to prepare for our performance with Mansfield Choral Society on Saturday 12th May 2108 at 7.30pm in the perfect setting of Southwell Minster. Perhaps you have sung the Requiem before and long to do so again, or would like to do so for the first time? Either way, we will offer you a warm welcome and a three-week free trial. Please give Val Morgan a ring on 0115 933 2353 or visit our website for details: www. binghamchoral.org.uk. In addition, we would like to welcome all-comers to our annual Singing Day on Saturday 12th March to be led by the exciting baritone and conductor Marcus Farnsworth at The Minster School in Southwell from 10.00 am (registration from 9.30am) until 3.30pm, with an informal concert for family and friends at 3.00pm. Once again, full details are available on the website or call Derek Tabron on 0115 9894836.
The choir start their 35th year of performing in 2018. Since they were founded the choir has raised an estimated £400,000 plus for charity, fund-raining being a principal objective of the choir. In 2018 the choir will be as busy as ever, performing locally on Saturday 3rd February at Bingham Methodist Church, starting at 7.30pm with the young soloist the flautist, Katie Miller, from Toot Hill School. This will be followed by a workshop, details to follow, then Saturday 3rd March at The Crossing, Worksop starting at 7.30pm with a young soloist from Worksop College. For the latest information on the Radcliffe Male Voice Choir, please go to the website:
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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 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. 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+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed, a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk 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. FRIENDSHIP - I’m thinking of starting a group for single people, male & female with a view to making new friends, having days out etc. (we can make it up as we go along). The only criterion is to have a “positive outlook”. If you are interested in meeting for a chat to discuss this please email Sheila: inthepink0912@yahoo.co.uk
ng5 Sherwood Community Diary ..... 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 - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk 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 - Now rated 4* on google. 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, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 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 Badminton - for all ages and levels of ability on Mondays from 7.30pm - 9pm at Djanogly City Academy, Sherwood Rise. £3. For more info call 0115 969 3402 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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Engineering - anyone interested in starting a small group for engineers of any ability or background. To meet once a
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 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 is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact 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 9939106 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 - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome
everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please 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 Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in The Maltcross, St.James Street. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734
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 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
Nottingham Captivated By Strangers Project Photographer and Nottingham Trent University Lecturer Crash Taylor has spent the last 12 months taking photos of strangers in Nottingham.
stylish characters of Nottingham. “I love shooting pictures in the city centre, it is so vibrant and a massive melting pot of visually cool people.
The project has become an instant hit having been featured in the Nottingham Post, Notts TV, BBC Nottingham and numerous national photography magazines. There is a website, Facebook page and an Instagram feed, which just reached over 2000 followers.
“I select people who I find visually cool and interesting. That could be anyone but I let my eyes guide me. I must be doing something right as nine out of ten say yes to a photo.”
“I wish for a peaceful and happy life.” “I wish to time travel and go back and see David Bowie live in concert.”
Crash Taylor is a full time property photographer for fhp living but when not taking photos of homes, he is on the streets capturing portraits of visually inspiring people and asking them to make a wish. He says he started the project to break out of his comfort zone and meet strangers, to find out what people wish for in today’s urban society. He added: “I have taken photos in Los Angeles, New York, Helsinki, Spain, Italy, Hawaii and many other places and nothing compares to the
Crash Taylor asks each one to give him a single wish – but unusually does not take their names. “I plan to photograph 500”, he said. “When the project is complete, I plan on having an exhibition in the city centre and a book launch with all proceeds going to the charity, Save the Children.” “Photography is my passion and my wife thinks I should go to rehab for it. It will never happen, I enjoy the addiction.”
Crash also teaches street portrait workshops. The next one is Saturday, February 10th. Join him on the streets and shoot strangers with expert tuition. Contact him at crashtaylor@fhpliving.co.uk Check out the project for yourself and follow him on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ strangersofnottingham or visit: http://www.strangersofnottingham.com
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elcome to my new page in ng magazines where I will be giving you my pick of the upcoming events in Nottingham. In the world of food and drink, the latter part of the 2017 saw Oktoberfest return to the Forest Recreation Ground. For five days, a giant blue and white tent, big enough to hold 2,000 people, played host to authentic German beer, food and music, all carefully selected to guarantee an authentic experience. The beer was specially brewed in a 200-year-old brewery in Bavaria and transported to Nottingham in a colossal beer tanker holding 23 thousand litres - this probably went some way toward contributing to the party atmosphere! If you can’t wait until next October, pay a visit to the Bierkeller on Friar Lane and enjoy the German experience all year round. Whilst we're on the subject of food, as we look ahead to 2018, foodies from across the region can look forward to a mouth-watering 12 months. Renowned Nottingham restaurant Hart’s launch a year of celebrations, with some very special events planned, to mark a milestone 20th birthday. 30 January - 3 February sees the heart warming musical Son of a Preacher Man visit the Theatre Royal, whilst 14 March - 7 April welcomes the acclaimed play, War Horse. The tour coincides with the Centenary commemorations of the First World War. Stepping further back in time, the Vikings are in Nottingham until 4th March at Lakeside Arts. The Rediscover the Legend is a collaboration between the British Museum and York Museums Trust and will feature Viking and Anglo Saxon artefacts, including recent finds.
Celebrate Nottingham's own history with the Robin Hood Pageant on 10-11 March. Join Robin Hood and co. in this immersive experience in the grounds of Nottingham Castle. Someone else to put Nottingham on the map is our own Jake Bugg. The award winning Clifton musician comes home on 2 March to play the Royal Concert Hall. Lovers of live music can also look forward to one of Britain's best live bands, Stereophonics, as they play the Motorpoint Arena on 26 February. Erasure bring 32 years of golden songwriting to the Royal Concert Hall on 12 February. Strictly fever hits the city on 6-7 February as the live tour waltzes into the Motorpoint Arena, and Anton and Erin take us from Broadway to Hollywood there on 1 February. Finally, comedy brightens the winter evenings as Jason Manford brings his Muddle Class show to the Theatre Royal on 16 February and Bill Bailey shares the general shenanigans of twenty years as a comedian with his Larks in Transit show at the Royal Concert Hall on 28 February -1 March. Nottingham Playhouse – 0115 941 9419 Theatre Royal/Royal Concert Hall – 0115 838 4510 Lakeside Arts – 0115 846 777 Motorpoint Arena – 0843 373 3000
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 and many more, as well as being a presenter at Living Heritage Food Festivals around the UK and on www.ng-/ digital.co.uk
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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team... Media reports suggest a freezing winter will continue into the new year, with temperatures dropping and the arrival of heavy snow and blizzards.
possible. You can find details of gritting routes in our county on the Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council web sites.
The force have a number of advice guides to ensure you, your family and your home is best prepared for this predicted weather.
Protect your home in winter As the nights get darker earlier leave a light on inside your home. (Remember to choose low energy lamps.) Use a timer switch: These operate the lights as it starts to get dark. Change the times that the lights come on to simulate an occupied home. Make sure your front door is well lit: Use dusk to dawn lighting that automatically comes on as it gets dark. Keep your house secure: Make sure you keep your doors and windows locked at all times.
Keep warm, keep well If you are over 65 or have a health condition or reduced mobility, you should ideally heat your home to at least 18°C. It is also a good idea to try to keep your bedroom at this temperature throughout the night if possible. Please talk to older relatives, neighbours and friends to ensure they are prepared for the winter.
PCSO 4910 Cooper 07887 500541 laura.cooper4910@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk When travelling - be prepared Be prepared by having an PCSO 4233 Richardson emergency kit in your vehicle, which 07976 171467 should include ice-scraper, de-icer, sarah.richardson4233@ warm clothes and blankets, torch, nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk boots, first aid kit, jump leads, a spade, a road atlas and sunglasses PCSO 4327 Thomas (for the winter glare). 07971 048419 alexander.thomas4327@ Check the forecast for the day. The nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk morning trip to work might be clear skies and frost, but the changeable British weather means those clouds CPO 9916 Moralee can roll in and the next thing you 07947 336650 know you’re driving home in snow. craig.moralee@nottinghamshire. Be ready for all eventualities. pnn.police.uk Plan your journey • Check weather and travel conditions before and during your journey and make sure you leave extra time to clear your windscreen Find your Safer Neighbourhoods properly before setting off. CPO 9958 Dening 07903 759515 rachael.dening@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk
team by entering your postcode on the homepage of www.nottinghamshire.police.uk
Going on holiday • Suspend any deliveries, such as milk and newspapers • Ask a friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your property • Try to make your home look occupied while you are not there by using timer switches on lamps or your radio Be a good neighbour If you see anyone acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood, call the police on 101 or, in an emergency, 999. To find out more about the force’s winter advice guide please visit: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/ advice/winter-safety
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Not so long ago being 50 years old was considered to be on the slippery slope to old age and genteel retirement. Today that notion is outdated and somewhat ridiculous. There are few restrictions these days to making major changes in late middle age – and these don’t include taking off abroad a la Shirley Valentine (although some may find this very appealing). The population in the UK is getting older with 18% aged 65 and over and 2.4% aged 85 and over and a large number of people are continuing to work out of choice way beyond retirement age. Here at Solos we recently placed a 71 year old lady into work because she was bored at home. She had a wealth of experience to offer our client and also a wonderful work ethic. The pressures of previous years can reduce or disappear after a certain age and the need to earn lessen. This is the time to maybe re-evaluate not what you have been doing professionally but what appeals to you. Let’s be honest the opportunities available today compared to when I first entered the workplace in the 80s has changed beyond recognition. We are truly living in the digital age and the scope of job offerings in this sector alone has exploded over the past twenty years. Free or low cost training programmes which are available (search The Princes Trust or Google) can bring you bang up to date with your skills. However the biggest benefit that maturity and hindsight brings is self-awareness. You know what you’re good at and you also know what you enjoy. And many people in middle age are now turning to what they enjoy for their income. If you’re creative there are so many ways to promote and sell your products online such as Instagram/Etsy/Shpock. Achieving this change wouldn’t be stress free initially – so make sure you talk to your family and friends and gain their support for your ideas. Me? I’m still waiting for the right moment to buy 100 acres in order to set up a dog rescue….
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With the New Year celebrations well out of the way, we now have Easter fast approaching. The shops are already crammed with chocolate eggs! Here at Strength & Physique we have a radical idea... Instead of giving something up for lent why not try taking up a new healthy fitness habit for 40 days?
GET FIT IN 40 DAYS! Having a full 40 days is a great way to introduce a new health or fitness goal and there’s a good chance after 40 days it will become a habit rather than a fad. If you have missed the New Year, new me window then don’t worry, we’re here to help. It’s common for us to give up a particular food for lent either as a personal challenge or for religious reasons. Why not introduce a new fitness habit to help with positive change instead? We think it’s a great idea. Rather than depriving yourself you are adding something amazing and rewarding to your life. Starting off with something as simple as a daily walk if you aren’t regularly active, all the way up to fitness challenges produced by companies like us to help you make a change at whatever level of fitness you are at. We find that most people respond positively to either a time frame challenge or an advent style count down, so get thinking about what would work for you. We can all make positive changes through fitness in some way, shape or form and if you stick to it from day 1, you should find that by day 40 you will want to continue with your new journey and see where this path takes you. Taking the 40 day challenge is a great way to meet new people, take you out of a negative environment if you feel stuck, improve your quality of life and hopefully have great fun doing something different.
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Beginners Start with a simple walk for 30-60 minutes a day, just become a little more active. If you have a fitness tracker maybe aim for 10,000 steps a day. If this is easy, aim for 15,000. Intermediate If walking is too easy now, try jogging – maybe aim for 5k at the end of the challenge. Get an app for your phone to help. Join a running group or if financially possible, join a local fitness club. Let the motivation of others around you lift you to new heights. Experienced If you struggle to find new ways to challenge yourself, why not look to a professional for help? Pushing yourself to achieve something that seemed impossible only a few months ago can become a reality with the help of a professional coach. Maybe you are entering a competition, working towards a title or entering a massive fitness challenge. You can become that athlete!
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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or charity groups. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Call 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Breathe Easy Gedling - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at the Scout Hut, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8DP
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
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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
Sherwood - helping hand group directory Real Quality Care - Offers home help for over 65’s. First half hour free with promotion code RQC1 (1 hr min). Tel: Steph - 0115 854 7093 or 07947 424741
Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire and their carers. Gateway
Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more info email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham
Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.
Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and
personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk
Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield
Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net
Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk Open Wings - centre for adults with learning disabilities. Individual programmes and person centred learning @ Sherwood Community Centre - open Monday to Friday. www.openwingsadultlearning.co.uk. Call Anna 07828 268487 Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone
aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.
Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Kevin or Alison on 0115 962 1153
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led
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Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page)
Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm
Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings
are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360.
FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk
Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - we support people with any type of arthritis. We meet last Friday of each month at Sherwood Community Centre from 11am - 1pm. For more info call Muriel Weisz on 0115 920 9100
Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.
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NG5 Sherwood - helping hand group directory cont.... Breathe Easy - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. The Nottingham North
Branch welcomes people from Arnold, Gedling, Carlton, Mapperley & Sherwood areas. We meet the 2nd Thurs each month at St Georges Comm Centre, Victoria St, Netherfield at 1.30pm. Further info from Jim Bennett 847 7639. MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582
Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by curcumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Edin’s, Broad Street at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046. Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.
Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress
of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk
My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted
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Staff at Nottinghamshire Hospice have paid tribute to volunteers who ran, climbed, biked and skydived their way to raising an incredible £26,000 for the charity during 2017. The 49 charity challenge fundraisers were honoured at an event hosted by the hospice, in Woodborough Road, Nottingham, to say thank you for their efforts. Attended by Sherriff of Nottingham Councillor Glyn Jenkins and Great Britain two times World Champion para-triathlete Steve Judge, the event heard how many of the volunteers had pushed their bodies and minds to the limit, often in memory of a loved one who had benefitted from the care and professionalism of the hospice’s staff. They included a woman who lost four stone before performing a skydive – raising £1,000 in the process – a husband and wife team who ran the Nottingham Marathon and another volunteer who raised £3,000 by walking along the Great Wall of China. Another fundraiser honoured on the night was 29-year-old Amy Wesson (pictured) from Clifton, who raised £2,000 by running the Ikano Robin Hood Half Marathon – her first road race - last September. Mr Judge, who knows a bit about overcoming challenges himself, having battled back from losing his right leg in a car crash to becoming a champion triathlete, also paid tribute to the volunteers. He said: “It was amazing to hear some of the stories of the volunteers and how they overcame fears or pushed themselves beyond what they thought possible in order to raise what is a tremendous amount of money.” To find out more about its Challenge Events for 2018 or any other aspect of fundraising for Nottinghamshire Hospice contact the fundraising team on 0115 910 1008 or email fundraising@nottshospice.org
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Chimney Sweeps Homesweep
Cleaners/Drive Cleaners Aquablast Dust Busters MJ Cleaning
Counselling Jamie Lickfold
Dance/Drama Classes Start Dancin
Day Nurseries
Hollies Day Nursery
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Design & Print Print Toaster
Domestic Appliance Repairs C.Moore Service Ltd Notts Appliance Repairs
Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains
37 32 15
33 29 10 7 29 25 6 9 32 15 18 36 19 37 40 30 17 39 8 11 10 65 65 70 75 74 73 10 23 24 10 73 67 80 69 67
Delectrix DJ Hill Electrical J.A.N Electrician R2D Electrical
Equestrian F. Martin
Estate Agents/Lettings/New Homes DMW
Fencing
Beechdale Fencing
Fireplaces
Stonebridge Fireplaces
Flooring/Carpets Brightwood Flooring The Little Carpet Co
Foot Health
Beloved Feet Fixing Feet at Home Sherwood Foot Care
Fuel Suppliers Fernwood Fuels Salterford Logs
Funeral Services
Notts Funeral Services
Furniture
Armstrongs Mill
Garage Doors & Repairs JB Garage Doors
Garden Rooms
Crusoe Garden Rooms
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Kids Clothes Mum2mum
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Loft Ladders/Conversions Local Loft Ladders
36 24
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63
42 29 28 14 32 21 67 66 67 3 13
Mr Mobility
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CJ Plastering Paul James Matt the Plasterer
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Agua Gas B & M Plumbing & Heating P Byrne Plumbing Central Heat Evisons P & H Tony Jones P & H JRM Plumbing Notts Combi Service Stonebridge
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2
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11
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79
Tree Surgeons
31 18 14 36 38 22 31 22 37 10 39 45 74 31 1 35 39 36 24 31 9 22
35 24 37 9 39 30 13 40 11 36 35 8 17 10 14 36 5 9
Restaurants/Takeaways/Bars
70
Joiners/Bespoke Timberwork
Mobility Aids
24
32 24 23 38
Home Improvements/Handyman
65
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Electricians
New College Notts Grout & About Forest Travel
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Tuition
Mindworks
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Orchard Vets
Window Cleaners JWS
49 53 4 57 10 57 28 15 8
73 41 37
Windows/Doors/Conservatories A & M Windows Smashing Glass Co
Woodburners/Stoves Homesweep
9 27 10
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