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Now the nights are lighter and flowers are blooming it feels like summer is well and truly on the way! With warmer days, our thoughts turn to bbq’s and picnics. Abby, aka the Fishwifes Kitchen has kindly given us some delicious recipes to try. Get that BBQ cleaned! Thanks to everyone who has sent in their reader questionnaire (last edition). We will be publishing results in the next edition. One suggestion was for a sports page - thanks to Vinnie this will now be a regular feature. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
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: nr y Review e H e r o c d r Ha he Movie T s e m a g Video Do you remember when you were 15? Your hormones were all over the place and you began to upgrade your entertainment viewing from ‘kids shows’ like the amazing 1990’s Spider-Man series to more mature, adult content. All you want is to have your mind blown by an action extravaganza. A no holds barred, insane, intense, gory experience that grabs you by the eyeballs and doesn’t let go till its final climactic battle of awesomeness. Now ladies and gentleman they have done it! They have put that mind blowing, smile inducing, balls to the wall crazy experience on the big screen in a full on feature movie. And it is beautiful. Hardcore Henry’s story is a simple one. Filmed in the first person, you are Henry. With your memory wiped, you wake up in a lab after a terrible accident and to save you, your scientist wife has made you into a cyborg. All is well until the villainous Akan crashes the party, kidnaps your wife to make an evil army of cyborgs like you and wants to kill you. So what are you going to do about it? Kick some major ass in the most spectacular and brutal of ways of course. The fact that the whole film is in first person is not only impressive from a technical and innovative standpoint, even with the slight dizziness that comes from being at the forefront of such high speed, bone-crushing movement, but putting the audience in the shoes of Henry creates an immediate and surprisingly strong connection between the films hero and the wide eyed viewers. The editing in the whole film is expertly crafted so you almost never see the seams of how this film was put together. Being in first person all the time makes it a bit hard to cut away from a scene to the next without making it a jarring experience for the audience. But this film somehow uses the natural movement and momentum it gains throughout to fuel the well placed cuts so you never feel lost or confused and the unstoppable pace is never allowed to falter or stumble.
The choice of music in this film is fantastic. The songs are appropriately fast paced and get you incredibly pumped for the combat ahead. In-fact the music selection is so good, one song choice literally had me laughing out loud at what was about to take place on its opening notes and will forever be imprinted in my mind as one of the best lead up and epic fights in film history. So in conclusion, if you’re a fan of action in any way, shape or form and are fine with everything that comes with an 18 rating, then you owe it to yourself to see this film. Its action is mind blowing in all the right ways, brutal, bloody, insane and heart pounding. The film rapidly cranks up to 11 and never comes back down and I loved it. Hardcore Henry = 9/10 © Sam Burton (aged 18)
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nother season, and another failed attempt at a play-off spot for Nottingham. Inconsistent results were the prime factor, only being able to string together 3 victories at most throughout the season. The year ended on a high however, the Green and Whites thumping Cornish Pirates 55-33, including a hat-trick of tries for winger Iongi. The British and Irish Cup was no different – Nottingham failing to move off bottom place in group 4, finishing with 1 win and 1 draw.
With departures comes arrivals, and new Director of Rugby Simon Beetham was not hesitant to bring in fresh faces, alongside a notable returnee in hooker Jimmy Stevens. James Stephenson and Ollie Evans both join from Ealing Trailfinders and Jersey respectively, and 28-year old Ben Hooper adds to the dominant front-row. Nottingham’s fifth signing comes in the shape of Jordan Coghlan from Munster, who racked up just 8 appearances last season on his developmental contract.
Aside from the players, Head Coach Martin Haag (leaving to coach the England U20 side) has been replaced by Irishman Ian Costello, who joins Nottingham from PRO12 side Munster, where he was assistant coach and in charge of both kicking and defence.
Nottingham enter the 2016/17 Championship with a new coach, new players, and surely a new mind set to reach the dreamy heights of a top four finish. It hasn’t happened since 1991, but maybe, just maybe, the Green and Whites might make a return to the top flight in the upcoming season.
Dan Mugford leaves for Premiership side Sale Sharks whilst prop Conor Carey departs for Connaught. Speaking about the departures, operations director Chris Simon said: “The fact that Conor will be playing in the PRO12 next season and Dan in the Premiership, just goes to show the clear developmental pathway we have here at Nottingham and this is something that will continue to be at the heart of what we do here at The Bay.”
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Frankie, Ginny and Chester – homes at last? The previous life of Frankie the cat, rescued during a snowstorm by local charity Animal Accident Rescue Unit, is less of a mystery than why he has been waiting over a year for a home – as are fellow felines Ginny and Chester. Incredibly, these three long-termers are still being fostered, with Frankie’s carer explaining: ‘Frankie’s a healthy 3-year-old and perfect company, so we’ve no idea why he’s so overlooked.’ Abandoned Chester at about 4 years old is the perfect ‘gent’, whilst 6 year old affectionate Ginny craves attention. All three are “snap” FIV/FeLV blood-tested, for which they are clear – wormed, fleatreated, neutered, micro-chipped, litter trained plus vaccinated. Each new owner needs to continue the vaccinations. To offer one of these loving cats a home, contact the Adoption Officer on 01159985063 after 6pm. This number must not be used for any other enquiry type or emergency – or email this volunteer at admin@aaru.org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible. The charity recommends its cats stay indoors for 6-8 weeks for bonding time plus are kept in at night. All potential adoptions need successful homechecks, with no rehoming on or near busy roads except for indoor cats. Entirely reliant on volunteers and donations, the charity urgently needs FIV cat, plus larger breed and male dog, fosterers. It does not cover healthy strays/unwanted pets, but neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds needing veterinary help. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For full details, including Ginny’s and Chester’s pictures, visit www.animalaccident.org.uk.
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Oaks restaurant and bar is well situated in the heart of Nottingham. They serve simple, locally sourced meat cooked over a wood fired grill, and boy do they do a good job! As you would expect from the name there is an abundance of oak everywhere. From quirky tables and chairs to the walls! Large chandeliers of candles, along with the open flame grill, give this place a really cosy, relaxed feel. Service was friendly and attentive and Marcos, the manager, made sure all the customers were well looked after. This is the second review where the toilets are a must see - must be the new thing! The menu, while not massive, is well chosen. In our opinion, better to have a select few choices but done well, than a huge array of mediocre offerings. To start, we had some lovely quail Scotch eggs and a real beauty, baked Lincolnshire poacher cheese with toast. Despite many attempts, we have been unable to replicate this at home. We followed this with a tasty honeydew beer and black pepper chicken that has clearly been well marinated and king prawns with herbs and chilli which was really impressive. The grilled chicken bites and hand-cooked chips were “like no other chicken we have ever tasted” according to the children - high praise indeed! Even the desserts are made with locally sourced ingredients. We enjoyed apple tarte tatin with toffee apple ice cream along with a selection of other delicious ice creams.
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Go Al Fresco! Summer has finally arrived and it’s time to head out for bit of al fresco dining. Who doesn’t love a picnic or “pique-nique” as it first appeared in the 1692 edition of the “Origines de la Langue Française”. The piquenique was a kind of French version of the “bring your own” style meal, with everyone contributing a course or wine. The first reference in English in 1748, suggested the “picnic” was a meal eaten outdoors but a more elegant affair than the traditional farm-worker’s meal eaten during a break from the harvesting. Whatever its origins,
most of us can’t resist the lure of a sunny afternoon in the park or by the river. The challenge for us, of course, is the Great British summer weather. As soon as the sun comes out and the grass is dry enough to sit on, we need to be ready to seize the moment, grab the picnic rug and head out. Take a break from the traditional cheese & pickle and meat-paste sandwich staples and try one of these really simple, but a bit special, picnic suggestions to make the most of those fleeting summer days.
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Picnic Sandwich Loaf This is one of my favourite picnic sandwiches, inspired by the young Irish singer and foodie, Donal Skehan. It is a bit more effort than your usual butty but well worth it (amount of filling does depend on the size of your loaf!) 1 long ciabatta loaf, sliced in half lengthways Handful of baby spinach leaves Few slices of roasted red pepper from a jar 4 slices prosciutto or Serrano ham Handful of basil Ball of Mozzarella, sliced Half a red onion, finely sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp Dijon mustard Slice the ciabatta loaf in half lengthways, brush with olive oil on the cut surface and place, crust side down, under a hot grill for a few minutes until slightly browned and lightly toasted. Put the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and mustard in a bowl, then whisk them together until combined. Drizzle the bottom slice with about half the dressing and then arrange the rest of the ingredients in layers, starting with the spinach and red onion. Drizzle over the rest of the dressing
and place the other half of the ciabatta on top. Press down on the sandwich to squash all the layers together, wrap in greaseproof paper or baking parchment and tie it together with string. If you have something suitable to place on top for half an hour (I used a heavy wooden chopping board) that helps to stop the sandwich coming apart when sliced. Cut and serve in slices for the perfect picnic snack
Easy Lamb Koftas If you have a portable BBQ or can find a disposable one, add a hot dish to your picnic with these really simple Koftas. 500g minced lamb 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander Handful of chopped fresh Coriander 3 fat garlic cloves crushed 2 tsps dried Chilli Flakes (or chopped fresh red chillies) 1 tbsp chopped mint Salt and freshly ground black pepper oil for brushing Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and combine well. Divide into 8 balls, then roll each ball on a board to form a sausage shape. Thread onto 4 metal skewers and brush with oil. Cook on a hot griddle or on your portable
barbecue for 4/5 mins each side. Ensure the meat is well sealed before turning to ensure they don’t stick to the grill. Serve with natural yoghurt, salad and flatbreads.
Portable Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake How do you transport a cheesecake in a picnic basket? Easy, make it in jar! 150g buttery biscuit (I used Fox’s Butter Crinkles) 150g cream cheese 150g double cream 5 tbsp icing sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 500g raspberries 6 smallish lidded jars (jam jars for example) Blitz the biscuits to crumbs in a blender or place in a freezer bag or similar and crush with a rolling pin. Divide the biscuits between the jars. Whisk the cream cheese, cream, 4 tbsp icing sugar and vanilla extract until softly whipped. Tip half the raspberries and the remaining sugar into another bowl and purée with a fork. Ripple the purée through the cream and divide between the jars. Top each cheesecake with remaining raspberries, secure the lids and chill until it’s time to go. Transport in a cool box or bag.
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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 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 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. Please visit our website: www.gemconnection.org for more information or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. 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 Geoff or Margaret on 0115 9141076/07806 608032. 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 Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068. Phoenix Friends Group - we are a thriving group of SINGLE outgoing, young at heart people mostly over 50 years of age, who enjoy a wide range of activities. 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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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 Card Club - Are you an old hand at card games, or want to give it a go? Come and learn Tichu, a game more strategic than poker, less complex than Bridge, and above all, great fun. We are a small and friendly group meeting once a month in Sherwood/ Mapperley. We range in age from 30 -70 plus and welcome new players of any age. Contact sarah.mulholland@gmx.de 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 Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook. 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. Sherwood Chorus - is a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Monday (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-to-date details and for further information. 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. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come and try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30 - 12.No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available on premises. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www.saturdaysingers.org.uk 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 The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot. 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. Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. 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 Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens
Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm 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 opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free. 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.
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a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.
Friends of Nottingham Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham Castle. 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
Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every two weeks on Thursday eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tuesdays - 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.
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. Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome, including potential members. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecity.net
Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX.
Carlton Male Voice Choir - is currently looking for beginners and experienced singers to join the choir in concerts in the UK and abroad. Wives travel too. For details call 01623 471401 or 01623 633881 or www.carltonmvc.org
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
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.
The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Lindsay Morgan Hall,
Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley, NG3 6FY. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus
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 at Age UK Notts - over 150 social activities a month in and around Nottingham, including coffee mornings, day trips, walks and exercise classes to name but a few! Call 0115 841 4473 to find out more. Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am (except bank holidays) at The Town House, 1-5 High St, Arnold, NG5 7DA. For more info call 07939 899 213.
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
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From Russia With Love - A glorious selection of Soviet inspired music! Saturday 16th July 7pm 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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Nottingham Bluecoat Singers and friends present "Songs for Maggie's", a charity concert in the gardens of Strelley Hall in aid of Maggie's Centre. Sunday 10th July 2016 @ 6.30pm. Tickets £15, afternoon tea available from 4pm for £7. A choir of over 60 members joined by professional soloists Sarah Helsby Hughes, Dawn Foxall and Nick Sales will perform pieces from Opera, musical theatre, and traditional choral music.
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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Breathe Easy Nottingham East - 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 Longbow, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8FQ
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk
to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cuppa. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info. Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation. Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org.
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 Recovert 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
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 or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk
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 Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out.
Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk
Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Kevin or Alison on 0115 962 1153
Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - we support people with any type of arthritis. We meet last Friday od 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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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 - information 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 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 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 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 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
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The Secrets of Healthy Ageing The ultimate aim of growing old should be to have energy to drive your kids crazy. If for no other reason, then to repay them for those unruly teenage years. Thanks to science, there are some good indications as to how you can age without giving up your zest for life. Here is what we know so far:
A small amount of alcohol may help Before you reach for that bottle of wine, notice the small amount. According to a large, cross continent, population study, light drinkers live on average 3 years more than abstainers or heavy drinkers (1). Cheers to that.
Physical activity Moving 3 times a week may afford you 6 more disease free years with your loved ones (l). 6 more years. Imagine how many teenagers you could annoy in that time?
Less of the sweet stuff The older you get, the more efficient you become at storing, rather than using energy (4). Since sugar is the easiest energy source, eating less may mean you store less too.What’s more is that sugar has been found to accelerate ageing and the development of certain diseases (5). This doesn’t mean you can’t have sugar ever again but maybe just address whether those two sugars in your tea are really necessary.
Stay positive According to research, optimists stay healthier for longer (6). Thus, it turns out, laughter IS the best medicine.
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Fatty acid balance We all know fish is good for us and what we now also know is that omega 3 fatty acids may help the brain cope with ageing (2). Sadly, it isn’t enough just to eat some fish. The ratio of fat from fish vs fat from other sources (or fatty acid balance) should be considered. Ideally, aim for 1 portion of fish for every 3 portions of “other” fats (3). Other fat sources may include meat, nuts, seeds, butter, cheese & dairy products.
O’Doherty MG, Cairns K, O’Neill V, Lamrock F, Jørgensen T, Brenner H, Schöttker B, Wilsgaard T, Siganos G, Kuulasmaa K, Boffetta P, Trichopoulou A, Kee F (2015) Effect of major lifestyle risk factors, independent and jointly, on life expectancy with and without cardiovascular disease: results from the Consortium on Health and Ageing Network of Cohorts in Europe and the United States (CHANCES). European Journal of Epidemiology, DOI: 10.1007/s10654-015-0112-8. 2. Denis I, Potier B, Heberden C, Vancassel S (2015) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and brain ageing. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 18: 139-146. 3. Simopoulos AP (2008) The importance of the omega-6/omega-3 fatty acid ratio in cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Experimental Biology and Medicine, 233: 674-688. 4. Zafon C (2006) Spend less, live longer. The "thrifty aged" hypothesis. Medical Hypotheses, 67: 15-20. 5. Ott C, Jacobs K, Haucke E, Navarrete Santos A, Grune T, Simm A (2014) Role of advanced glycation end products in cellular signalling. Redox Biology, 9: 411-429. 6. Chopik WJ, Kim ES, Smith J (2015) Changes in Optimism Are Associated with Changes in Health Over Time Among Older Adults. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 6: 814-822.
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Such is the growing demand for the Notts Guided Walks booklet, its circulation for 2016 has been pushed up to nearly 7,000 across the County, backed by a comprehensive web-site. Once again generously funded mainly by the Big Lottery, the Partnership has distributed its booklets to County and City libraries, information centres, visitor centres and country parks throughout the County. Most of the walks are short – up to about 4 or 6 miles, but with a few of 7 to 8 miles. As the booklets contain a large section of Health Walks for less able or recovering walkers, many health centres will receive copies too. These shorter walks are taken by trained leaders and organised by the county boroughs as part of a national scheme. Each of these guided walks will also be featured on the Notts Guided Walks’ website at www.nottsguidedwalks.co.uk which is updated with new walks during the year. It contains several well-illustrated selfguided walks in attractive areas for those who prefer to walk at their own pace, using downloaded instructions. Click on the ‘SelfGuided’ section of the web-site for further information. Just a small amount of regular exercise can make a huge improvement to a sedentary lifestyle, especially when linked to the friendly social outdoor atmosphere of a small walking group. Life is good for walkers!
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People living and working in three rural areas of Nottinghamshire can now receive news, information and appeals from their local police team straight to their mobile phone, thanks to a new text messaging pilot launched this month. Anyone living in the Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood areas can register to receive free text message alerts from officers about issues affecting their area, including information about recent incidents and advice to help them avoid becoming victims of crime.
information with thousands of local people at the click of a button, bringing officers closer to the communities they serve and improving how they let local people know about the work being done to tackle rural crime in their area.” The pilot will be run using the Neighbourhood Alert community messaging system which Nottinghamshire Police already use to share information via email with tens of thousands of residents and businesses across Nottinghamshire. How to register
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Glen Birch Chris’ Decorating Services James P & D MJC Decor Phil & Co Phil Sargeant Paul Tinsley
20
Blue Handyman Services Jason Craddock Man about the House Beecroft Joiners DD Joinery Glen Myers M.Thompson
Painting/Decorating
Restaurants/Takeaways
Home Improvements/Handyman
Music Tuition
Batribike
72 4 7 42
Fencing
Driving Schools/HGV Lessons Neil Codd
9 21 12 26
36 23 20
21 23 25 16 59 49 2
Mobile Phone Helper Arnwood Vets
Window Cleaners JWS
Windows/Doors/Fascias A & M Windows Acorn Windows K & A Windows RJS
Woodburners/Stoves Homesweep Supersweep
37 9 35 33 13 23 11 33 13 8 11 32 25 37 11 24 13 23 26 33 20 23 27 20 33 43 33 59 8 49 16 36 33 59 41 20 12 19 24 8 33 20