NG5 Sherwood - Oct/Nov 2016

ng5 Sherwood/Carrington

October/November 2016

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

Visit us at www.fernwood.co.uk to see our latest offers!

Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 7am-5pm & Sat 7am-12noon *Delivery available on request

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Here at NGHQ we love the changing of the seasons. With the nights drawing in there is a real autumnal feel in the air. Check out the Fishwife’s Kitchen recipe pages. Delicious ideas using seasonal fruit.

If you have any little monkeys in your house why not enter the Go Ape competition in this edition for a chance to win a ÂŁ100 Go Ape voucher.

Although we are reluctant to mention the C word too soon...remember the next edition is the Christmas special so if you want any festive events publicising please get in touch by 3 November.

Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah and Francine

home & garden 5 crossword 12 sudoku puzzle 28 kids 42 kids diary 42 eat, drink & be merry!

45 recipes 46-47 pets 52 free time adult community diary safer neighbourhoods business, IT & finance

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a helping hand a helping hand directory classifieds looking good, feeling great

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useful information puzzle solutions index / list of advertisers

Haydn Interiors LTD

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Value & Quality have never been more affordable

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

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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.

Call Brendan for friendly advice and a quote

0115 966 6125 or 07956 859452

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

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and COMPLETE HOME MAINTENANCE!

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BCR

Roofing & Fascias

Tiling, Slating & Flat Roof Specialists Tel: 0115 919 9238 Mob: 07951 952 320

Whatever your roofing problem - we can fix it.

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

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Call Mark on

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E: sargdec@live.co.uk

ROMANS I ROLLERS I VENETIANS VERTICALS I CURTAINS I SHUTTERS AWNINGS I CONSERVATORY BLINDS I CARPETS TO BOOK A FREE HOME APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR LOCAL ADVISOR CALL 0800 587 6476 OR VISIT hillarys.co.uk

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS • Cooker • Washing Machines • Dishwasher • Tumble Dryers • Fridge Freezers

26 year service Same day repair No call out charge

0115 963 1111

www.nottsappliancesrepairs.co.uk

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

Over 20 years experience

For a free quote and advice call

0781 4919436

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October/November Crossword (answers on page 76)

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M B Plastering For all your plastering needs

- Skimming - Dry Lining - Overboarding - Insurance work -Repair work/Alterations

Call Martin Bentley 07900 258534

Handyman Services

Most households jobs/repairs undertaken

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

For a quote/advice ring Jason on

0774 116 4990

M J Cleaning Services

Domestic | Office | Pubs All cleans to a high standard Fully insured References available

For a free quote call

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Glenn Myers

joinery

We have your carpentry needs covered

don’t Move - improve

Fully insured with over 20 years experience Loft conversions Kitchen Fitting (new & upgrades) Flooring (real Wood & Laminate) Doors and windows • Decking • Fencing

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Nottingham

Roofing Services Over 20 yrs experience

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

01636 830 302

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

For a Free Quote call Terry

0115 891 0114 07961 511138

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for the opening night performance on 7 November

01159 875024 Just answer the following.....

Who wrote The Commitments?

Send your answer & contact details on or before Friday 28 October 2016 to:

ng magazines, 5a Stanhope Crescent, Arnold, NG5 7AZ

The Commitments

will be at the Theatre Royal from 7th - 12th November 2016 For tickets and info: www.trch.co.uk/ 0115 989 5555 All correct answers will be entered into a draw.

The winner will be notified by Monday 31st October 2016. The performance is 7.30pm.

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D.J.Hill Electrician

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All soffit fascia jobs, come with a 50 year guarantee

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All Types Of Electrical Work From Additional Sockets To Rewires Part P Registered Small Jobs Welcome Testing & Inspections First Class Professional Service

Call Dave

07971 707445 H NOTTS BUILDING & ROOFING LTD H FREE estimates and advice NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL Specialists in all aspects of building and roofing NEW ROOFS AND REPAIRS

Ridge tiles | Chimney stacks | Valleys | Tiling | Slating Dry Verge caps | Maintenance free ridge tiles Flat roofs repaired or renewed All exterior painting | All general brickwork, pointing and garden walls Also specialists in UPVC fascias, soffits, guttering etc.

ALL INSURANCE WORK WELCOME

Company House registered & Full Liability Insurance

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

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

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Landscapes With over 25 years experience, we’re your local experts in: • BLOCK PAVING DRIVES & PATHS • FENCING • TARMAC DRIVES & PATHS • WALLS & BRICKWORK • TURFING/LANDSCAPING • DECKING

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

Honest, Reliable Service, contact John for a free quote

01159 200197 Mob: 07973 376591 Tel:

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A & M Windows

Colwick based company

Tel: 07725 869 611 ALL DOORS MADE TO MEASURE AND INSTALLED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF ORDERING

DOORS

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Unlimited designs of doors to choose from - all at the same price All double glazing repairs and we also do Soffit & Fascias

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DF GARDEN AND PROPERTY SERVICES

Specialising in landscaping, garden services and property maintenance Local, friendly, reliable and professional service We are happy to take on all jobs both big and small and can offer you expert advice and knowledge to ensure you get a beautiful garden and home

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Our show home: 243 Trowell Road, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2EP.

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PHIL & Co NOTT’M

Mike Thompson

Joiner/Builder

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

0115 913 3401 | 07762 301382 Phil Meats

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JK Plastering

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

No Job Too Small

All plastering work considered • Skimming • Boarding • Patching work etc

For a free quote and advice call Mike on

0115 967 3331 or 07957 432172

No job too small

07481838568 Over 21 years British Gas experience

City & Guilds qualified Over 30 years experience

TherMix (Gas Services) Ltd

All areas of Nottingham covered

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

Call Mike on

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

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0115 927 27 99 Certified Chimney Sweep Incorporating Aerial Force

Digital Upgrade Specialists Installation • Repairs • Multi Room, TV • Extra Points Storm Damage • Insurance Work Undertaken Usually Same Day Service • All Work Fully Guaranteed • No VAT or Call-out Charge • Covering All Areas

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(member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps 25299) Hetas Registered Installer (Fireplaces & Stoves 15836) Sweeping across Nottingham for the last 13 years

Clean, Professional & Reliable

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TONY JONES

Steve Earnshaw

Electrical Services

PLUMBING & HEATING

Electrical Installation:

FROM A DRIPPING TAP TO A BATHROOM SUITE

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

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Over 25 years experience No job too small

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Call Steve on

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BATHROOMS KITCHENS LEAKS/BURST PIPES HEATING SYSTEMS UPGRADES RADIATOR CHANGES TOILET REPAIRS DRAINS UNBLOCKED PIPEWORK RENEWAL NEW TAPS NOISY PIPEWORK

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Martin Page

Carrington &

Sherwood Area’s Local Tree Surgeon Have you considered? Just like the rest of your property your trees may need some maintenance from time to time?

Are your trees too tall, unsafe or untidy?

Are they blocking light from yours, or your neighbour’s property?

With o v e r 25 years of experience working with trees in your area I would be pleased to offer you free advice and a free quotation.

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home & garden Local Poet Gets Published Twenty-six years ago Margaret Taylor came to live in Sherwood. She was inspired to capture her thoughts and reactions to events in verse, writing about any subject that touched her emotions. The collection grew until she realised that there was enough material for a book. It has now been published by Austin Macauley of London under the title “My World in Rhyme”.

As a young girl of 19, she travelled to London and enrolled at the Cherry Marshall School of Modelling in Bond Street. She worked for fashion houses throughout London, the Midlands and in Paris.

Fifty years ago Margaret won the Miss Nottingham Beauty Contest at the Mecca Palais. She says Nottingham has always been her favourite city, with theatres, restaurants and very friendly people.

At forty Margaret decided to train in the beauty business and studied aromatherapy and reflexology. She worked at Nottingham City Hospital, as well as opening a beauty salon in Sherwood called “The House of Beauty”. After fifteen happy years running the business the time came to retire.

Margaret now spends her time writing poetry among other interests and hopes that her book will bring pleasure to others.

FREE PHONE: 0800 191 0810 TEL: 0115 871 46 56 MOB: 07417 413 255

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Now living in Woodthorpe, she advises us that she has found our magazine, NG5, an invaluable household companion and always opens it`s pages when she has a problem with maintenance etc. Every tradesperson and service provider she has contacted has given first class service.

Margaret’s book can be purchased at Waterstones, WH Smith, Amazon and all other good bookshops.

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

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

Grout & About

For professional wall and floor tiling at affordable prices contact:

Andrew Foster Mobile: 0797 1184082 www.groutandabout.co.uk

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MATT THE PLASTERER FREE CONSULTATION

Plans Drawn & Submitted All Work Guaranteed Quality Workmanship Fully Insured

attention to detail • clean & reliable re-skimming plasterboard • coving internal & external local repair & insurance work

All aspects of work undertaken

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Reputable & Reliable family run business Est. 1986

Nottinghamshire’s Premier Garage Door Company

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row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9 with no repetition!!

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Stonebridge Fireplaces • Gas fires • Electric • Fires • Woodburning & multifuel stoves • All types of fireplaces FULL INSTALLATION SERVICE BY QUALIFIED GAS SAFE & HETAS ENGINEERS Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9-5pm Sat 9-4pm • Sun 12-4pm • (Bank Holidays 11-4pm)

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Home Grown Olympic Talent Shines 5,812 That’s the number of miles from Nottingham to

Rio de Janeiro. A total of 24 athletes made the trip from the East Midlands competing in various events from equestrian to table tennis. Here are five atheletes that impressed at this year’s games.

Michael Whitaker – Equestrian

Chris Adcock – Badminton Competing at the Olympics from the age of 24 in Los Angeles, Michael’s equestrian achievements include a Team Gold medal and individual Silver medal at the European Championships in 1989. Whitaker’s game regrettably ended due to his horse Cassionato showing symptoms of colic. Despite this, Michael did manage to come 12th in the team jumping finals, and finished 8th in the individual qualifiers.

Going into the Olympics, Chris had already claimed a mixed doubles gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with his wife Gabby, and went into the games with high hopes of collecting a medal. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old from Ravenshead crashed out to Polish opponents Robert Mateusiak and Nadiezda Zieba. Adcock is expecting to compete at Tokyo in 2020, with the ambition of reaching a final.

Helen Richardson-Walsh – Hockey

Sam Walker – Table Tennis Sam’s journey to Rio began at just two years old, his dad using a piano stool to allow him to see the table tennis table. Just 3 months prior to the games, Walker was part of the England team that picked up Bronze at the World Team Championships in Malaysia. That success continued into Rio, Sam and his team (Drinkhall and Pitchford) breezing past first round opponents France before losing 3-0 against eventual gold medallists China. Worksop-born Walker will have his sights firmly set on Tokyo 2020 to put some wrongs right.

Molly Renshaw – Swimming

Although not born in Nottingham, Helen spent her childhood in the NG area, playing for West Bridgford and Sherwood Hockey Clubs before joining Leicester Hockey Club and eventually earning her first England cap in 1999, age 17. A bronze in London 4 years ago was the perfect platform for Helen, and sister Kate (captain) to launch their 2016 medal bid. The squad had a rollercoaster journey to the final, before beating the Netherlands in a penalty shoot out to claim the team’s first ever Gold medal.

20-year-old Molly Renshaw competed in her first games this summer after agonisingly missing the qualifying time in 2012. Born in Mansfield, Renshaw set a new record of 2:22:33 while qualifying for the 200m breaststroke final. While Molly swam a superb semi-final, she struggled to keep up with Japanese champion Rie Kaneto, falling almost 3 seconds behind the leader, finishing 6th. A young athlete with plenty of talent, the future of British swimming looks bright.

By Vinnie Berrington

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TAROSCOPES Libra (5 of swords, 9 of swords, Queen of wands)

There’s a woman you know. She’s sharp and demanding. You play out scenarios with her in your head: stressful ones.

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But you’re going to meet someone this winter who reminds you of the positive power of a twosome. It might be a romance; it might be the rekindling of a relationship that’s waned; it might be a new friend or ally. But this relationship will be truly, mutually beneficial. A lifelong connection. Treasure it.

Sagittarius (King of cups, King of coins, Queen of wands) Everything ebbs and flows, nothing stays the same; good news when you’re down but a source of anxiety when you’re up.

This winter, you are on the ‘up’ in the two big areas of your life: emotions and resources. You’re mastering how you feel about something which was once painful, and you’re realising you can make money and protect your security even in tough conditions. You’re a survivor.

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Ever the ‘climber’, you never stop planning and forging onwards. The path has been hard, but you’ve mastered much; what once was awkward now comes naturally. And yet there are still challenges to face. Perhaps the biggest one yet: what do YOU really want? Is the path you’re on as resonant and fulfilling as it was? Soul search your inner, authentic self this winter. Is 2017 a pivot for changing course?

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If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Mon, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Comm. Centre. 9.45am - 10.45am.

Call Jo on 0115 960 9599 or Ruth on 07779 699564 or www.shakerattleandrhyme@weebly.com Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@ nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.nottinghamoutlaws. com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.

Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!

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

Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 5pm - 6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com 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 9.3011.30am & Fri 2-4pm (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.

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Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village NG6 8UN. Monday’s & Friday’s 6.30-7.30pm April to October. Call 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.

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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 Monday night (term time): 5.30pm - 8pm. Open to all ages 5-14 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD. Contact: 1nottingham@boys-brigade.org.uk or 0115 912 0098 MESSY CHURCH- Fun activities & creative worship for the whole family followed by lunch. 10.45am - 1pm, second Sat of the month at Sherwood Methodist Church. Call Rev Paul Worsnop on 0115 953 1186 for more info.

Santa is arriving on Saturday 19th November at 12pm and will open his grotto at 1:30.

Come along to also meet Mrs. Claus and their team of trusty elves, The Carlton Brass training band and the Bluecoat singers will be performing to put us all in the Christmas mood! Come along, enter the photo competition and join the fun!

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The grotto will then open every weekend from 11:30 to 3:30 as well as 21st,22nd and 23rd December

Bumble B’s play den now open!

Packed full of fun features and with adjacent seats so you can enjoy a drink, lunch or snack while you supervise the children it is the perfect place to spend time with the little ones while you relax. Open 9:30-5:00 (Monday-Saturday) 10:30-4:00 (Sunday) £3 per child aged 2-5 and £2 for premier club customers. Free area for 0-2 year olds.

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There will be a choice of hot meal and juice available for only £4.49 plus a hot drink and cake for Mum at only £3.99 when purchased together.

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In case you are in any doubt, you’ll be There was a real mix of young and old and reassured climbing the stairs after the families alike, along with those having a loo that ….. “Everything’s going to be cheeky cocktail after work! alright” and to “Love life! Love Vodka” Revolution have launched a new menu Made me smile! that includes two courses for £10.95, Monday to Friday. We chose sharing nacho’s and the mezze platter to start.

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Mist and Mellow Fruitfulness As summer draws to a close and the nights become longer, the smell of Autumn is in the air. Harvest Festivals are celebrated, many of us are making jam and chutney by the lorry-load to use up the last of the summer fruits and those green tomatoes that never ripen, as well as all the windfall apples, plums and pears.

Autumn also heralds a range of ancient festivals, Halloween of course, (the modern version largely imported from the US) but also a range of quirky local rituals that are still practised. In some villages, barrels of tar are set alight and paraded through

the main street, in some places cider is poured over apple tree roots and bizarrely dressed troupes ward off evil spirits with “Soul Cakes”. Halloween itself has its roots in a pagan Celtic festival “Samhain” and the Christian Festival of All Saints Day (All Hallows), when prayers were offered for the souls of the dead. Soon it will be Bonfire Night, with traditional toffee and warming soups and then, Winter will be upon us again.

Make the most of the season of “mists and mellow fruitfulness” with these seasonal recipes.

Autumn Berry Flaugnarde

Fig and Dolcelatte Tarts

What better time than the end of Summer and the beginning of Autumn to use up the last of the soft fruits and berries in this delicious and easy dessert. Not quite a true Flaugnarde and a bit like a traditional cherry clafoutis, this is cheap to make and perfect for using up a glut.

Fresh figs are a fantastic and under-used addition to the Autumn table. Their high sugar content makes them perfect to serve with something strong and salty, like blue cheese or prosciutto.

Ingredients A little softened butter for greasing 400g or so of mixed seasonal berries (or you could use plums) For the batter:50g ground almonds 2 tbsp plain flour 100g golden caster sugar 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 250ml double cream Heat oven to 190oC fan or 170oC/ gas 5. Grease a 23cm flan dish or shallow pie dish (not loose bottomed) and scatter the berries over the base.

Place all the batter ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth, pour it over the fruits and bake for around 30 minutes until risen and golden brown. Serve warm with a drizzle of single cream.

(makes 6)

Ingredients 2 sheets filo pastry (22cm x 25cm square) A little melted butter 3 ripe figs 100g creamy blue cheese, I used Dolcelatte 1 tsp lemon juice 3 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped Sprinkling of ground paprika Preheat the oven to 190oC/Gas6.

Brush two sheets of filo with butter and place on top of each other.

Cut into 12 equal squares. Put the squares together in pairs on top of each other at a 45 degree angle (so they make a star shape). Press into the holes of a muffin tin or Yorkshire pudding tin.

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Apple “in and out” pudding Ingredients (1 apple per person) 4 evenly sized Bramley cooking apples 75g unsalted butter 75g soft brown sugar approx 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, approx half teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 175g plain flour, cold water, 3 eggs, pinch salt, 450ml full fat milk (more or less) Pre-heat oven to around 200oC or 190oC fan oven.

Peel (or not) and core apples.

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But it is the next 131 years that boss Dean – the fourth generation of this popular local company - is thinking about with the launch of their brand new website.

Kerry’s are evolving and in late September will launch an online store that will offer delivery to homes and offices across Nottingham.

Dean said: “I am really excited to launch this new side of our business, along with my wife Gillian, son Aidan and the rest of the hardworking Kerry’s Fresh team.

“We pride ourselves on providing our customers with high-quality produce, and can now do that in a way that is convenient and still inexpensive for them.”

Customers will be able to choose from a variety of over 150 products, as well as a selection of fruit, veg and salad boxes, all at affordable prices.

Business boxes have been specifically designed to hold 50 pieces of fruit, separate from one another to ensure that they do not bruise and are in the best condition possible for when they arrive to brighten up your workplace.

Kerry’s will cater to the delivery needs of each business where possible. Home orders will be processed via postcode. Your area will be delivered to once a week, and your produce packed on the same morning to guarantee freshness.

Delivery is free on orders over £15. Home boxes range from £8.99 to £17.99, while business boxes start at £20, with the best seasonal fruit as optional extras for an additional £5. All NG readers are entitled to 50% off their first order using the discount code opposite.

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Second time lucky?

This month, Tilly dog and Venus cat are asking for homes.

Sadly, this is Tilly’s second appeal: she was adopted last year from Animal Accident Rescue into a loving home, but family health problems mean she was returned to the charity.

Previously attacked by dogs, she is happiest being the only dog with no children, but is used to chickens, cats and horses! At 8 years, this gentle Collie-x-Whippet needs an experienced owner to continue building her confidence.

Gentle too, is 9-month old Venus – with fantastic fur and matching personality, she loves humans and plays hide-and-seek with her fosterer. She is happiest being an only cat in an adult household.

Both are wormed, flea-treated, spayed, micro-chipped, house/litter-trained, currently vaccinated – with Venus “snap” FIV/FeLV blood-tested (clear).

To discover more on Tilly, contact the Dog Adoption Officer on 07511-891989; for Venus contact the Cat Adoption Officer on 0115-9985063 after 6pm. Neither number must be used for any other purpose – or email the relevant volunteer at admin@aaru. org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible.

All potential adoptions need a successful homecheck, with no cat-rehoming on or near busy roads.

Totally reliant on volunteers and donations, the charity urgently needs more cat and dog fosterers. It does not deal with healthy strays/ unwanted pets; but helps neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all animals needing homes visit www.animalaccident. org.uk.

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There are a few products you can use at least four weeks prior to firework season to help prepare your pet: ADAPTIL/FELIWAY - These are synthetic copies of cat and dog pheromones. They are scientifically proven to help prevent stress-related behaviour. Adaptil is for dogs and is available as a plug-in diffuser, spray, collar and as a tablet. Feliway is for cats and is available as a plug-in diffuser and a spray.

ZYLKENE - It contains a natural product that promotes the relaxation of puppies and kittens after breastfeeding. This comes as a capsule to sprinkle over your dog or cat's food.

ROYAL CANIN 'CALM' DIET - This complete food contains nutrients which have stress regulating properties and are formulated to support digestive, urinary and skin health which may be compromised in stressed animals. A change in diet should be done over a course of 5-7 days and should be introduced a minimum of 10 days prior to the potentially stressful situation.

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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Yoga - Mondays, Carrington. St John’s NG5 2DP Fun, uplifting, aerobic, relaxing, meditative. Contact - 07760886393 or

emily@yoganova.co.uk or www.yoganova.co.uk for details.

Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call 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 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

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 - (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 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 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.

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 - for retired or semi-retired people. Meet 1.30pm on the first Tues monthly at Arnold Methodist Church - www.arnoldu3a.org or Pat Jackson: 0115 926 3797 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.

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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 & learn Tichu, a card game for 4 people; more strategic than poker, less complex than Bridge & great fun. We meet every 2 or 3 weeks in a relaxed & non-competetive atmosphere. All ages welcome. For further details 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 10.30-12pm followed by lunch 12.30-2.30pm at Masonic Hall, West Bridgford. 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 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.

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Grow Your Own - Woodthorpe Nursery - Saturday 10 September from 10am til 4pm - Free food growing workshops, stalls, activities for all. Woodthorpe Nursery, Woodthorpe Park. For more info call 0115 915 2727

The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single, separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383

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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

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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.

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. lacecitychorus.org 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

St Mary’s Table Tennis Club - invites new members, over 25yrs & with previous experience, to join us. We are a sociable TT Club with up to 3 tables, and meet twice a week (Arnold, NG5 8HJ). Contact Nick 0115 960 2722 for more info.

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 Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. 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 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 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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n Sunday 10th July we arrived at Go Ape in Sherwood Pines Forest Park for our tree climbing, swinging and Zip Trekking Adventure. I took the family along, grandad, dad and two teenagers – all of whom should feel at home swinging through the trees.

Our day started with a safety briefing, being strapped into a climbing style harness and then practising using the safety equipment, clipping onto the safety lines and swapping from one obstacle to another.

After this we were set free to traverse the course by ourselves. We climbed a ladder up into the tree tops and then decided which out of two paths to take. The tree top trails involve swinging into giant cargo nets, crawling through barrel type tunnels, edging along tightrope wires, stepping across wooden slats, and much, much more. My favourite and worst moment was swinging across into a cargo net after dropping a few feet first. This was great for someone like me, who was determined to fight my fear of heights and have a great day with the family.

The whole adventure start to finish lasted around 3 hours and even though the site itself was busy we hardly ever got held up. All in all a fantastic day out with lots of laughs and monkeying around. A Baboon (10-15 years) costs £25 and a Gorilla (16 years +) costs £33.

Go Ape was dreamed up by Tris and Becs back in 2001 while on holiday in France with their six month old baby.

They came across a French family swinging through the trees and when they saw how much fun they were having came up with the idea of Go Ape. Since then they have built 30 courses all across the UK and have also added Segway experiences, Tree Top Junior Adventures and at one site a zip wire adventure. Lucky for us the Sherwood Pines location has the Tree Top Adventure for 10 years and above, the Tree Top Junior for 6-10 years, and the Forest Segway.

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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM To contact your local beat team telephone Nottingham Police on 101

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Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant: Staying Safe Online...

Sgt 620 Nicholas Wealthall Team Phone No: 101 Ext: 802 4646 Team Members: PC 2820 Stephen Fletcher PC 1519 Padraig O’hEochaidh

Nottinghamshire Police has issued a reminder to gamers to ‘stay safe online’ following the release of the Pokémon Go smartphone app in the UK.

making sure they know what apps their children are using, who they are speaking to online and where they may be travelling to use these apps.”

The app, which is currently the top grossing app on both the Apple and Android download charts, encourages gamers to discover in-game characters in the ‘real world’ using the location services on their smartphones.

Nottinghamshire Police is also asking gamers to be considerate towards others after officers were required to respond to a report of torchlight being spotted in the south Nottinghamshire village of Normanton-on-Soar in the early hours of Tuesday 12 July 2016.

PCSO 4769 Martin Carter Users travel to real world PCSO 4677 Peter Corten PCSO 4976 Thomas Griffiths PCSO 4032 Catherine Denman PCSO 4713 Kaeron Harris PCSO 9640 Sean Towriess CPO 9769 Dan Camm

locations where Pokémon characters appear on-screen through their smartphones camera. Gamers can then attempt to ‘catch’ each character and battle other gamers in the real world to progress within the game.

Detective Inspector Pete Quinn from Nottinghamshire Police said: “The risks that this app presents are not new or unique and, as with any other social media, there is always the potential to put yourself at risk by letting your guard down and coming into contact with people you don’t know – both online and in the real world.

Officers travelled on blue lights – their most urgent level of response – to investigate the report from worried residents where they discovered two teenage boys out searching for Pokémon. It was established that no offences had been committed.

For more information and advice about helping you or your children to stay safe online, please visit the Nottinghamshire Police website at: www.nottinghamshire.police. uk/advice/prevention

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“We are also appealing to parents to have an open and CPO 9916 Craig Moralee honest conversation with their Find your Safer Neighbourhoods children who may be using team by entering your postcode the app to remind them about the potential risks, as well as on the homepage of www. nottinghamshire.police.uk Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable?

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Land Your Dream Job Through Social Media Research has revealed that making smart use of social media could improve your chances of landing that dream job.

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It could be the case that people are scared of using social media to find new positions, network and sell their skills to potential employers, because they are worried about making the wrong impression.

However, if personal and professional use of social networks are kept separate, and users always share and post with their professional image in mind, job hunters can enjoy very positive results from being a pro-active social media user.

Tips for job hunting via social media It’s important to remember that many employers are actively looking for people who have skills that can help their businesses in the future, as well as now.

If you can demonstrate successfully techniques for promoting yourself and your skills using social media, this shows businesses that you can promote them too. Here are some top tips for job hunting via social media: • Make LinkedIn your priority. There are certainly opportunities for self-promotion on other platforms, but this professional social network is a very good place to focus most of your attention.

• Post interesting, valuable content. In order to impress, and to avoid being too repetitive or desperate-sounding in your self-promotion, demonstrate that you have your finger on the pulse of your industry by providing your target employers with interesting, valuable content that they actually want to read.

• Engage with your potential employers. If there’s a company you really want to work with, start to engage with them on networks like Twitter beforehand – your interest could make all the difference if you manage to get an interview.

• Clean up your personal profiles. It’s good to show yourself as a well-rounded candidate with both a personal and professional online presence, but if there’s anything you’d rather not be judged on, remove it before you start your job hunt. © Helen Jones

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MUSICAL

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

WOODTHORPE SINGERS CORRECTION...

In the last edition we announced the retirement of Marjorie Rogers. To clarify, Marjorie is not retiring and will continue with choir work and piano tuition. Marjorie has a few slots available at the moment. For more information please call 0115 931 3965.

Gem Connection have been out and

about during the summer months with their very popular Teddy Stalls raising funds which help towards the purchasing and legalising of their music and the specialist coaching they receive throughout the year.

October rehearsals will be intense, polishing up the package they will be taking to Harrogate where they will be competing in the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (L.A.B.B.S.) National Competition at the end of October.

The ladies are holding an Open Rehearsal Night on Thursday October 20th and would love to perform to an audience.

The evening is free to friends, families and anyone who would just like to come along for a cup of tea and to listen, give encouragement and have a good night of entertainment.

The evening will be open to visitors from 7.45pm, meeting at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton.

The Gem’s would love to see you there.

Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir have had an extremely busy year, with some excellent concerts already under their belts, including a joint concert with Beaufort Male Choir, that was a sell-out three weeks before the event!. They are already planning their centenary celebrations (starting 2019) but their main focus right now is their early autumn performances.

On October 8th, they are delighted to join with one of the youngest choirs in the area, the Rock & Soul Singers, based in Underwood (at Underwood Church).

What a night that promises to be – an Octoberfest of song! Later that month, they will be joining Ilkeston Brass at the United Reform Church, Ilkeston for what has become an annual event – Saturday 29 October at 7.30pm.

November is a quiet month as they prepare for the Christmas period.

Visit the web site at www.ecmvc.org – and come along and give them a try – new members always welcome! And if you are a Facebook user, search for ‘ECMVC’ and take a look at the frequent news updates.

Christmas starts here with the Lace City Chorus annual Christmas Show.

4pm Sunday 18th December 2016 at the

Albert Hall, North Circus Street Nottingham NG1 5AA

Special guests, East Bridgford Children's Choir, and Newstead Brass Band Ticket price £12-Adults, £8-Children 14 and under Tickets available from www.lacecitychorus.org and from Tourist Information Centre 4 Smithy Row Nottingham NG1 2BY

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Woodthorpe Singers very warmly welcomes new members, of all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. We sing a variety of light classical music and show songs.

Rehearsals are in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe on Mondays 8-9.30pm; term time only, culminating in a fund raising concert for charity and a social evening for members. For information please ring our Musical Director Marjorie Rogers on 0115 931 3965

Come and join us!

Hucknall’s Torkard Ensemble will be performing their first “full work’ concert on October 14th and 15th, taking on the mighty Mozart Requiem at Central Methodist Church, Hucknall. The Ensemble are a mix of performers from absolute beginners to professional musicians and, in their sixth year, this is their biggest challenge yet. The two concerts will be performed in aid of My Sight, who work to promote greater independence for visually impaired people of all ages. Tickets are £5 for adults, £4 concessions and free for under 16s and are available via Cantiamo Music Education (07970064751), www.torkardensemble.co.uk and My Sight in Nottingham. For more information on the Ensemble, see their website or find them on Facebook and Twitter.

Imari Ladies Chorus

is looking for new members to join our choir. If you are female and over 16 years old, come along. We rehearse weekly on Thursday evenings, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Victoria Road, Draycott DE72 3PS. For more information please contact: Linda Gourlay (Musical Director) 0115 9325855; Carol Rigley (Chair) 0115 9325412; Carol Harrison (PR) 0115 9308726 or visit our Facebook page.

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Oct 1st - “A Musical Showcase” with We are the Shipstone Street Jazz Orchestra, we Lace City Chorus - 7pm at Nottingham play Big Band music from the 30’s to the 90’s. High School. Tickets: 01522 821 772 We need trumpet, trombone and baritone sax or www.lacecity.org

players who can read music well.

We rehearse every Tuesday at The Lion, New Basford, and perform regularly in and around Nottingham.

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Oct 22nd - Come and Sing Gilbert & Sullivan with Accord Chamber Choir @ St Martin’s Church, Sherwood, NG5 3FU. £20 - apply via Mr Wakefield, 64 Burlington Rd, Sherwood, NG5 2GS

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National Adoption Week This year’s National Adoption Week will take place from 17-23 October. The hashtag #SupportAdoption is the theme behind this year’s event. This is in recognition of the many people whose lives or hearts have been touched by adoption.

Family Care are a local adoption agency who recognise the impact that adoption can have on people’s lives. As a voluntary adoption agency and children’s charity they have been working to support children and families across the region for 130 years.

They believe supporting their adoptive families is important at every stage of their journey, which is why they offer lifelong support to anyone who adopts through them.

If you are considering adopting, Family Care offer regular Adoption Information Evenings which offer a gentle introduction to adoption and the chance to meet members of their team, hear their adopters’ story and ask any questions you might have in a relaxed and informal setting.

The remaining Adoption Information Evenings in 2016 will be held on the following dates: 25 October 29 November These will take place at their offices from 7-9pm: 28 Magdala Road, Mapperley Park, Nottingham NG3 5DF. If you are wanting to attend you can register your interest with Laura Mynett via email: laura.mynett@ familycare-nottingham.org.uk or call on 0115 960 3010.

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Sherwood - helping hand group directory

If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? 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@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

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 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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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.

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 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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Suitable for kitchen. £30. 0115 967 9175 Whites Coin Master Pro Metal Detector.

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07528 558982 Gunn & Moore Wheelie Cricket Bag. Inc. accessories: helmet, pads, gloves, box & balls.

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Don’t settle for a diet plan, upgrade your health instead With the rise of food trends such as “eating clean” and “lean in 15”, nutrition is fast becoming a hot topic.

We asked Nottingham based nutritionist, Eva Humphries, to give us the low down on what you can expect from a nutritional therapy consultation.

Don’t expect a diet plan

comprehensive assessment of your relative requirements are made so the advice given is completely unique to you.

Your digestive health, energy levels, hormones and eating habits are all considered alongside any symptoms you may be presenting with. This may sound like a lot of data but in reality you just get to spend an hour talking about yourself.

Let’s get the biggest misconception out of the way: the end result of nutritional therapy is not a diet plan.

Sure, you will get some recommendations of what to eat but not in a prescriptive manner.

Behind every nutritionist is a real person that, occasionally, eats cake, chocolate and all of that tasty stuff you will likely crave. We know what a perfect diet looks like but also understand this may not be realistic for everyone.

Evidence based science

For this reason, there are no perfect diet plans, only steady progress that will get you closer to your health goals.

What can nutritional therapy help with?

It’s personal There is another huge issue with diet plans: they don’t take into account individual requirements.

During a nutritional therapy consultation, a

Qualified nutritional therapists will look for the clinical research to support your health goals.

This nerdy data, is the real scientific evidence that underpins each recommendation made. So, if we tell you to eat two more portions of green veg a day, be sure to know there is a research paper to back up that recommendation.

Nutritional therapy is about upgrading your overall health.

Energy, digestive and skin health, as well as cognitive function may all be improved with the help of a qualified nutritional therapist.

Eva Humphries is a Nottingham based nutritionist, founder of Wholefood Warrior and appreciator of good food. Eva holds health and wellbeing talks on topics including the basics of nutrition, improving energy and detoxing.

Visit www.wholefoodwarrior.co.uk for more information.

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Alans Accounting Ashbys Accountants Select Accountancy

Adoption Agencies Family Care

62 62 61 69

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Bathrooms & Kitchens

Haydn Interiors The Shower Doctor Sliding Door Wardrobes

Bedrooms

Haydn Interiors

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Building Services / Roofers AKJ Contracts Arnold Build & Roof BCR Roofing B & P Paving Bilborough Building & Roofing Canterburys Ernhale Roofing Nottingham Roofing Notts Building & Roofing Peak Building Services Prestige Building & Roofing RSJ Roofing John White Builders

Business Services

NBV Enterprise Centre

Care/Support Services Home Start New Day Club Notts City Homes

Chimney Sweeps Homesweep Supersweep

Cleaners

Dust Busters MJ Cleaning

Computer Repairs/Sales Sola Computer Solutions

Dance/Drama Classes Knights Dance Studio Start Dancin

Day Nurseries

Hollies Day Nursery

Denture Clinics Kevin Manners

Domestic Appliance Repairs C.Moore Service Ltd Notts Appliance Repairs

Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains

Drive Cleaning Aqua Blast

34 22 8 5 9 19 5 25 29 31 11 27 9 11 23 41 15 38 13 16 8 26 34 38 63

66 66 67 27 22 10 13

Electric Bikes Batribike

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

14 24 16 38 41

Estate Agents/Lettings/New Homes Leaders

Equestrian

Martin’s Farm

1 52

Fencing

Premier Fencing

10

Fireplaces

Stonebridge Fireplaces

29

Flooring/Carpets Brightwood Flooring The Little Carpet Co

12 35

Foot Health

Fixing Feet at Home Mobile Foot Clinic Sherees Foot Care

77 75 75

Funeral Services/Burial Grounds Notts Funeral Services

68

Garage Repairs JB Garage Doors VSF

28 17

Garden Centres Brookfields

43

Gardening/Groundwork/ Landscaping/Paving Anderson Gardens B & P Paving DF Garden & Property Green Thumb Heatherview Landscapes K & L Landscapes Littlegreen Landscapes Premier Paving

41 23 19 37 11 39 18 8

Gas Engineer Thermix

22

10 32 61 55

Piano Lessons Robert Doughty

Opticians

Specsavers

Painting/Decorating

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

Plastering

CJ Plastering JK Plastering Matt the Plasterer MB Plastering

Plumbing & Heating

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

Property Maintenance DD Joinery DF Garden & Property Man About the House

Removals/Man with Van ACS Removals A & K Removals

Bella Vista Beauty

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Blue Handyman Services Jason Craddock Man about the House Tony Smith Handyman

Hotels/Wedding Venues Bestwood Lodge

Insurance Swintons

77 39 13 18 10 51 80

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

Kids Clothes Mum2mum

Legal Services/Will Writers Ahl Legal & Will Writers Notts Hospice

9 11 13 22 44 66 68

55 55 55 2 34 14 28 27 22 11 9 8 22 27 13 26 13 33 10 24 39 8 31 11 19 18 27 6

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Schools/Colleges

New College Nottingham

Tiling/Tile Retailers

48,49

Home Improvements/Handyman

9 12

Music Tuition

Hair & Beauty

Kerry’s Fresh

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Solid Fuel

Health & Fitness

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Model Shops

Greengrocers/Home Delivery

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Driving Schools/HGV Lessons Neil Codd

Electricians

Fernwood Fuels Grout & About

Travel Agents/Coach Tours Forest Travel

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Charnwood Trees Tindle Tree Care Woodthorpe Trees

Vets

Orchard Vets

Window Cleaners JWS

50 4 45 54 3 27 55 24 39 27 53 18

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Woodburners/Stoves Homesweep Supersweep

18 21 33 7 16 27 22

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