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contents Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season. There are places where kids can meet Santa, events all over Nottingham and panto tickets to be won. We love a good blog thefishwifeskitchen.com is excellent and well worth checking out. It’s author, Abby, is our newest contributor and has given us some delicious festive recipes. We look forward to trying them out. Finally to all our readers, advertisers and contributors, we wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
kids 8 kids diary 12-13 where’s Santa? 15 shop til you drop 17 countdown to Christmas... 18 what’s on this Christmas? 20-21 special occasions 23 home and garden 24 crossword puzzle 32 classifieds 44-45 looking good, feeling great 66 sudoku puzzle 74 eat, drink & be merry 76 recipe page 77 a helping hand 80 helping hand directory 84-85 safer neighbourhoods 86 business, IT, jobs & finance 87 pets 90 free time adult community diary useful information puzzle solutions index / list of advertisers
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If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599. BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. www. nottinghamoutlaws.com. Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! 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. Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information. Street Dance Classes - Culcha street dance for girls & The Force break dance classes for boys. Age 8 - 18yrs. Various times and venues. For more details call Gedling Borough Council on 0115 901 3605, email: arts&events@gedling.gov.uk or look on www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure 102nd Nottingham Scout Group - meet Mondays (term time only) at Top Valley School (Dance Academy). Beavers (ages 6-8) 5.15pm - 6.30pm and Cubs (ages 8-10½) 6.30pm - 8pm. For more details contact Mike: 07773 685237 or Jenny: 0115 977 1345, or pop along Monday night. Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org 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 Arnold St Mary’s Pre-School - Church Lane, Arnold. Call 07969 544137. Open every morning plus all day Wednesday. Free places available for 2,3 and 4 year olds. Email: info@arnoldpreschool.org. Or visit www.arnoldpreschool.org. OFSTED registered. 1st Redhill Scout & Guide group - meetings: Band Mon 7pm/ Beavers Wed 5.45pm/Cubs Wed 7pm/Guides Thurs 7.30pm/Scouts Fri 7pm/ at 329 Mansfield Rd. Tel 953 7986. Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Autumn & Winter programme now underway. Junior training: Mon & Fri 6-8pm at Bar Lane Community Centre, Unit B1/Bar Lane Ind Est/Bar La, Nottingham NG6 0JA. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. 2nd Arnold Girls Brigade - Wed 6.15pm-9pm.Call Elaine McPherson on 9109188. Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for ages 11-15. Please contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.
Weaverthorpe Pre-School- Derwent Crescent, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Funding for 2, 3 & 4yr olds. Qualified staff. Contact us on 0115 926 5644, email: weaverthorpe@ btconnect.com. Website: www.weaverthorpepreschool.weebly.com.
The Boys Brigade, 38th Nottingham Company-Every Tue 6-8.30pm. Open to ages 5-18yrs @ Arnold URC, Calverton Rd. Call Jennifer on 0115 9670034 or http://38nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk Killisick Pre-School- Coppice Farm Primary, Laver Close, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Free funded sessions for 3 & 4 yrs. Contact us on 0115 859 8143, email: killisick.ps@ ntlworld.com. Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group- A fun and friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Friday 2-4pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane, Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT. £3 per family. E: little.lambs@ virginmedia.com or visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe Arnold View Pre-School- For children aged 2 to 4 years at Arnold Hill Community Centre, Arnold. OFSTED registered. Sessions Tue, Thurs & Fri am & pm including lunch clubs. Funding for 3yr olds. Qualified staff and a genuine love for children. Contact tel: 0115 967 1391 or 07919 025633.
‘Coppice Farm Primary School is a good school’ Ofsted June 2015 Places are available across the school for Autumn 2015. Please contact the school for more information or to arrange a visit. Laver Close, Arnold, NG5 7LS Call us on: 0115 956 0990 Email: office@coppicefarm.notts.sch.uk www.coppicefarm.notts.sch.uk
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Dance Divaz - NOW OPEN IN ARNOLD, dance for fun to latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced £4 each from age 3 to adults, held every Monday at Arnold Welfare (opp Greyhound pub). Also Street classes with J on a Friday at Arnold Mill School age from 6 to 18. For class times and more information see www.dancedivaz.co.uk or call 07954 418481. Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap, Ballet & Modern Theatre Classes. Every Wednesday, St James Church, Mapperley. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www. marciajones.co.uk The Boys Brigade 39th Nottingham Company- Arnold Methodist Church. Exciting activites for ages 6-18yrs. Contact Neil Stevenson : 39thnottm@boys-brigade.org.uk Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am|Stay’n’Play Wed 9am - 10.30am & 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for refreshments. Call 9150298. Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 952 3617. Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups - call Sarah Spencer 854 5006. Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. 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 Outdoor PlayBeavers, MeetingCubs, - every Thursday 10am - 12 noon at Woodthorpe Park. Meet 2nd Arnold Scouts & Explorers - Beavers 6.30-7.45 FriGrange | Cubs Panther Grpat the golf hut/cafe nature activities, games Thurs and general mucking about in |the fresh air.8-9.30pm Find us on 7-8.30pm Tues |for Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed Explorers Fri. Facebook: www.facebook.com/forestkidsnotts or 6784 email: forestkidsnotts@gmail.com Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered for children aged 30 mths upwards. Children from all families welcome, with places available now. Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information. Boys’ Brigade, 25th Nottingham Company - Every Tuesday night (term time): 5.20pm - 9.15pm. Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At the Emmanuel Church, Church View Close, Warren Hill. Contact the vicarage on 0115 920 8879
Brownies Tackle Obstacles to Help Children in Hospital
Daybrook play area ready to undergo £65,000 refurb The play area of Salop Street Recreation Ground, Daybrook, is now closed to the public so it can receive a £65,000 facelift and a new design aimed at children aged 3 to 12 years.
It was a proud moment for Brownies in Arnold on 8 October, when they handed over a cheque for nearly £500 to Nottingham Hospitals Charity. Back in June, the members of 2nd Arnold (St Mary’s) Brownie Unit organised a sponsored event as part of their ‘Agility’ badge and decided to donate all money raised to the children’s cancer ward at Nottingham’s QMC. To take part, the girls rose to the challenge of an obstacle course set out in the grounds of St Mary’s Family Centre in Arnold, demonstrating their agility and determination by completing as many laps as they could in half an hour. ‘The sponsorship money has been trickling in to Brownie meetings since the start of the new term, and when we totalled it up we were amazed to discover it came to nearly £500!’ says Assistant Brownie Guider Alyson Leeks. ‘The girls really wanted to go to the hospital to present the cheque themselves, but as there are 22 of us we didn’t think they’d let us all in at once so we invited Nottingham Hospitals Charity to come and collect the cheque instead.’ Accepting the giant cheque was Fundraising Manager Nick Lawford. ‘We’re so grateful to the 2nd Arnold Brownies for raising such a fantastic amount of money in support of children’s cancer services at Nottingham’s hospitals,’ he said. Enquiries about volunteering with Girlguiding Nottinghamshire are always welcome: explore www.girlguidingnottinghamshire. org.uk to find out more.
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Along with traditional playground favourites, youngsters will be able to enjoy a multiactivity unit which includes 4 metre long monkey bars, a climbing wall, tubular slide and spinner. There will also be a bowl swing, tic-tactoe play panel and lottery play wheel, to encourage group play and social interaction. The transformation is being funded using £65,000 capital funding, secured through local housing and commercial developments in the area. Local contractors from Proludic, based in West Bridgford, have begun the transformation and it should be completed in November. The play area will be closed to the public during this time. Councillor Peter Barnes, Portfolio Holder for Environment said; “We’re really pleased to have got this funding to revamp the Salop Street play area which was in need of some improvements. The range of new equipment will keep the children entertained and help them improve their social skills while having fun.”
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Where’s Santa? Send a letter to Santa - Royal Mail’s address for Santa is SANTA’S GROTTO, REINDEERLAND, XM4 5HQ. Post no later than Fri Dec 6th & include a SAE. Brookfields Garden Centre - £1 entry per child. Proceeds to charity. Santa’s grotto open every weekend & 21,22,23 Dec. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Open weekends until 20 Dec & 21,22,23 Dec - 11am - 4pm (last entry 3.45pm). £5 per child (includes small gift). For more information call 01623 821338 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp.
Oceans of Fun - Santa will be in his grotto every Sat & Sun in December.You can have breakfast with Santa 16,21,22 & 23 Dec. Christmas party on Thurs 17th Dec 4pm - 5.45pm. For more info call 0115 963 3961. St Nicholas’ Yuletide Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from Sat 28 Nov Sunday 20 Dec (weekends only). 11am - 4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. Car park charges apply. 01623 823202. Sundown Adventure Land - Xmas Spectacular. For more info and to book tickets check out the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274. Santa Train Rides - weekends from 28 Nov - 20 Dec & 24 Dec Nottingham Heritage Centre. Children receive a quality gift & everyone receives seasonal refreshments. For more info and to download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk. Christmas @ Gullivers - Christmas events and activities including Santa’s Grotto & Letters from Santa. From 8th - 23 Dec. Festive packages from £7.95. For more info visit www.gulliversfun.co.uk. Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. Every Sat & Sun through December. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children. Only £9.95 pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www.princessrivercruises. co.uk. The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Open until 24 Dec 2015 (24 Dec pre-book only). Visit Santa in his Magical Fairytale grotto. Free gift included in full admission. Breakfast with Santa - 12 & 23 Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 20 December (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Christmas Gatehouse Grotto- 12/13, 19/20 December. £3 per child (3yrs +). Nottingham Castle. Santa is at Newstead Abbey - 28/29 Nov & 5/6 Dec. Normal entrance fee applies + £3 for Santa. call for more info 01623 455 900. Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Open until 24 Dec (24 pre-book only). Visit Santa in his winter wonderland grotto. Free gift included with full admission. Breakfast with Santa 13 & 24 Dec (see website for prices & details). Party in the park with Santa on 19 Dec. www.twinlakespark.co.uk Keycraft - Santa will be in his grotto every Sat & Sun from 28 Nov between 10.30am 1pm. There will be a gift for each child. £3 admission all of which goes to charity. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003. Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his ice grotto. 5/6, 12/13 Dec. 11am - 3pm. £4.50 includes gift.
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FREE EVENT for the YOUNG AT HEART
Come and sing your favourite
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In aid of
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Let’s share the French tradition of the
The Kings’ Cakes (La galette des rois) (cake to celebrate the Epiphany, twelve days following the celebration of Christmas)
Arnold Mill Christmas Fair Friday 4th Dec 3.45pm - 5.15pm Raffle, Games, Santa’s Grotto, Hot food & drinks small entrance fee for adults
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ARNOLD METHODIST CHURCH in the marketplace
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On Saturday 9 January 2016 From 4.30pm till 7.30pm French baking, bric a brac, tombola and much more
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Why customers drive hundreds of miles to see an Arnold blinds & curtains Showroom.... 'well, we used to be a normal blinds company' explains Nick, who began as Highbury Blinds in 1987 after working for a national blinds firm, 'but then Stephanie became my business partner and as we were both artists originally it seemed logical to apply our experience to the business. Originally, I did all the measuring and fitting myself all over the city- I can't count the number of times I've heard the 'has he got his white stick?' joke as I go in a home to measure for blinds! Funnily enough, I unwittingly helped a Clifton Council tenant get their fire fitted because of this. To measure her windows I had to squeeze past a boxed gas fire in the hall, which had stood there for three months awaiting Council gas fitters. When I went back to fit her blinds, she delightedly told me it was now fitted, all thanks to me. After I had left after the first visit, she had called the Council, mentioning that I had struggled to get past the fire...and the fitters were around immediately, to her delight. After they finished, they asked if the blind man was ok... she said yes, he's fine.. and coming back next week to fit the blind... why do you ask? They had found this very funny apparently.. ' These days, Highbury Design make curtains, window seats, headboards as well as blinds'anything that involves fabric - I'm a textile person!' says Stephanie, who began her working life as a textile and knitwear designer. 'We began making Japanese Blinds ('Shoji' Screens) a few years ago, and because of the name 'Highbury' a TV company wanted us for a Sarah Beeny programme- they nearly didn't use us when they realised we had no London connection! However, as noone else makes them they hired a London showroom and we had to rush some blinds down there for filming. Sarah loved them, and we appeared on 'Double Your House For Half The Money' which resulted in nearly eleven thousand website hits! We've also been featured on BBC2 and Channel 4, so we get a lot of customers travelling long distances to see our original designs- I think the furthest was a lady from Dorset!'
Stephanie and Nick keep their prices competitive but don't compromise on qualityas Steph says, ‘if you're having bespoke curtains then there's no point using cheap fabric, when labels like Harlequin and Prestigious Textiles are excellent value for money.’ They have over 5,000 fabrics at their Arnold Showrooms, so there are lots to choose from. They are often commissioned to do jobs that the 'big names' simply can't do - unusual shaped windows are a speciality for Steph's curtain-making team. Curtain fabrics are often chosen for their Japanese blinds and room dividers - 'but we sell most of these in London, where highly contemporary soft furnishings are in demand' explains Nick. 'we import the timber for our Shoji blinds from Spain, where it is all air-dried. Kiln-dried wood is useless as the slightest warping will distort the panels. It's Obeche, which is almost the lightest weight timber on the planet, and that's the real secret. We sometimes use Japanese paper but most customers prefer fabrics' So that's Arnold's big secret - showrooms visited by clients from all over the country! Highbury Design are open Mon-Fri 9-5pm, and most Saturdays 10-2pm ('phone first). Lots to see, and if you want the unusual, this is the place! They are on 0115 9671188, or email them through the website highburydesign.co.uk and don't forget, they make all types of blinds, Romans, verticals, Venetians in wood and metal, rollers, pleateds and sash blinds.
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Thomas Hawksley by Bob Massey
Thomas Hawksley was born on 12th July 1807, the son of John Hawksley and his second wife Sarah. The couple were living in Arnot Hill House which John had built on the estate that was later to become Arnot Hill Park. As a young child Thomas grew up on the estate which also housed the Arnold Mill and he appears to have gained a fascination for machinery and water supplies from this time. Thomas was educated at Nottingham High School. He left school in 1822 at the age of 15 and was articled to a firm of architects under the supervision of Edward Staveley. Staveley had an interest in water projects and instilled this interest into his apprentice, Thomas Hawksley. Thomas progressed rapidly through the firm and was made a partner by 1830 at the tender age of 23. This same year he undertook the design and construction of a new pumping station at Trent Bridge for the Trent Waterworks Company. This was the first of many such projects to come. The pumping station was completed in 1832 and Thomas personally turned on the tap that allowed high pressure water to be supplied direct to taps in yards all over Nottingham. Although Thomas did not invent the high pressure water system he was the first to apply the principles to a real installation of water supply on a large scale. His main contribution was in the way he applied this to plumbing, persuading plumbers to carry out his instructions instead of following the practices at the time. Hawksley set up his own civil engineering
practice in Westminster, London, in 1840. Nottingham was to be the first of many water related engineering projects. Hawksley became an expert on gas, water and sewage systems. In 1844 he was one of those who advised the government on these systems for use in towns and villages. He advocated the use of high pressure water as it created a constant supply that could be used to hose down streets, supply fire brigades, watering of market gardens and for public wash houses and baths. It changed not only the way water was supplied but many of the things we now take for granted today. On the subject of sewage, Hawksley suggested turning it into liquid manure and using it for agriculture. He was also involved in the provision of gas supplies for both lighting and industry and in public streets. In 1863 Thomas became the first President of the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers and was elected President of the Institute of Civil Engineers in 1872. In 1876 he became President of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. By his death on 15th September 1893 at the age of 86, Thomas had personally supervised over 150 water work installations including the Bestwood pumping station, that he also designed. Over 25 towns in England were newly supplied with water by him, as well as many projects abroad. Hawksley was one of the most important engineers this country has produced, one of the true fathers of the modern society. The Institue of Mechanical Engineers still holds an annual lecture in his memory.
I am researching the history of Arnold and would be very pleased to hear from anyone with more details or information. Email: bob.m.massey@gmail.com or post via NG5 magazine.
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Club Championships 2015 Presentation Evening
ARNOLD SWIMMING CLUB NEWS
At the time of going to press only one of the Club Championship galas had taken place. A full report on the Club Champs will appear in the next edition of NG5 magazine. To celebrate the achievements of our swimmers at the Club Championships, the Presentation of awards will take place at Arnold Liberal Club, West Street (off High Street), Arnold on Friday 15th January 2016. Further details will be available from the Club.
Dukeries Open Meet Congratulations to the 13 swimmers who represented the Club at the Dukeries Open Meet held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield with Henry Osborne gaining 2nd place in the 50m and 100m breaststroke and 3rd place in 50m backstroke and to Sam Williams who finished 2nd in 50m breaststroke, backstroke and freestyle and 3rd in the 100m backstroke.
Falcon Sprint Open Meet Well done to the 7 swimmers who represented the Club in the Falcon Sprint Open Meet held at Hucknall leisure centre with Max Davies gaining 3rd place in the 100m individual medley (IM), Lilly Jackson-Oates finishing 2nd in the 50m butterfly and 3rd in the 50m freestyle and breaststroke, Alfie Silver finishing 2nd in the 50m breaststroke and Oliver Silver finishing 2nd in the 50m butterfly and 3rd in the 50m backstroke.
Matlock and District Open Meet Some great swims from our 14 swimmers who represented the Club in the Matlock and District Open Meet with Aimee Glendenning winning the 100m butterfly and finishing 3rd in the 50m breaststroke and 200m freestyle, Maje Felten winning the 50 and 100m backstroke, Max Davies finishing 3rd in the 50m backstroke, Jak Bodycott finishing 3rd in the 100m freestyle and Honey Baxendale finishing 2nd in the 50m breaststroke and 200m IM and 3rd in the 200m freestyle. Well done to all the swimmers who have represented the Club in the Open Meets and Club galas and a big thanks to the parents/guardians and coaches from the Club who have supported the swimmers.
Nova Centurion Congratulations to Morgan Green who has been selected for Nova Development (Nottingham squad) and to Alfie and Oliver Silver have been selected for Nova Development (Newark and Sherwood squad).
Arnold SC Training Times
Monday: 6.30-9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Tuesday: 6.30-9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Wednesday: 7-9 pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Thursday: 6.30 - 9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Friday: 7.30 - 9pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Friday: 7.30 - 8.30pm - Ken Martin Leisure Centre Sunday 4pm - 5pm - Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre
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Christmas Charity Concert Thursday 17 December 2015 St Paul’s Church Daybrook Nottingham NG5 6BH 7.00 pm start
Join the Stroke Association for a magical start to your Christmas celebrations! An enchanting celebration of Christmas awaits you at St Paul’s Church, Daybrook, a beautiful grade II listed parish church. A wonderful evening for adults and children alike, the concert features festive songs from BeVox, the contemporary community choir, including soloists and congregational carols.
Tickets are £5.00 per person To purchase tickets please contact: Telephone: 0115 871 2469 Email: alexa.wigfield@stroke.org.uk or visit stroke.org.uk
Together we can conquer stroke Stroke Association is a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales (No 61274). Registered office: Stroke Association House, 240 City Road, London EC1V 2PR. Registered as a Charity in England and Wales (No 211015) and in Scotland (SC037789). Also registered in Northern Ireland (XT33805) Isle of Man (No 945) and Jersey (NPO 369).
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Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY
Doors open: 6.45pm for 7.15pm All Welcome. Visitors £5 Info: jane.floraldesign@ntlworld.com
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8 Dec - “Annual Carol Service” Church of the Holy Rood, Village St, Edwalton at 7.30pm. Meetings start at 7.30pm. Visitors £5 including refreshments. For more information Tel. 9822070
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At Arnold Library : December - January 2016 WINTER EVENTS Saturday 12th December 10.30am - 12noon - Sensational Science: Fun science-based crafts with added Alien Goo! Free drop-in ages 7+. Wednesday 16th December 11am - 12noon - Poetry Taster: Poetry with David West. Monday 21st December 11am - Christmas Craft drop-in. Saturday 30th January 10am - 3pm - Gruffalo Day - Come and have fun with the Gruffalo. Meet the Gruffalo at our special story sessions ar 10.30am, 12pm and 2pm and join the craft activities throughout the day. RATTLE, RHYME AND ROLL.... Fun with your babies and toddlers at our lively 30 minute sessions for 0-3 year olds and their parents/ carers. Sing, rhyme, and “If you’re happy and you know it, shake a shaker!” Every Tuesday and Thursday 10.30 - 11.00 am Special Bookstart Bear sessions: Tuesday 8th & Thursday 10th December 10.30-11am. READING CAFÉ... Come and join our Reading Café, which is always ready to welcome new members and visitors. Open every Wednesday morning from 10am-12 noon. We have a themed Café once a month (excluding August). 9th December – 10.30am - Seasonal Celebrations 13th January – 10.30am - Upstairs, Downstairs. 20th January – 10.30am - Secret Romances the Austen Way - Following on from the 200th anniversary of Austen’s Emma we welcome Dr Deidre O’Byrne for this fun and thought provoking discussion around secret romances in Austen’s novels. With conversations around Emma & Austen’s other masterpieces guaranteed to entertain and enlighten. KNIT AND NATTER Meeting every Monday 2pm - 3.30pm. Join our friendly group to knit, crochet, craft and natter; borrow books and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee & biscuit for 50p!
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Little Black Dress Season Now here is a topic that appeals to most, not just women wanting to fit into that special dress they bought for the Christmas party but to men who might be heading for a warmer, brighter climate at this time of the year. SO… your fitness plan to drop a few pounds hasn’t gone to plan. You were more social than planned! We hear this a lot from members and clients at this time of the year. The colder nights and the darker evenings alter what our hormone pattern responds to. We are constantly altering client nutrition/diet plans at this time of the year so they continue to produce a result. I’ll let you into a secret or some might say, a trick of the trade. If you are carrying a few extra pounds we always advise dropping ALL carbs for a short period of time (7-10 days max) on the lead up to your special event.* Here’s why; 1. Firstly this will help the body drop a lot of water retention, reducing that bloated feeling. 2. It will also reduce inflammation of the gut and intestines from any wheat and gluten intolerance’s you might have that you are unaware of. 3. Combined with exercise you will drop some weight, both fat and muscle mass unless mass is protected by plenty of protein and essential amino acids. As your insulin levels start to drop you will crave sugary foods. This is the response you want. Your body is getting into a state of fat burning rather than using carbohydrates for energy. Fight the urge to reach for the biscuits. As your insulin levels begin to stabilise you will loose the urge for sweet foods.
If you are unaware of what foods to eat, do some simple research on-line or ask a fitness professional for some direction. You may be surprised. Most people think carbs are mainly breads, pasta etc. whereas if you actually look into your daily diet you might find hidden carbs in the form of biscuits, cakes, alcohol, fizzy drinks, pizza etc. Colourful fruit and vegetables (carrots, bananas, red peppers) also have a high carb content. Remember green is good! Broccoli, green peppers, kale, green beans etc. For this plan to work, drop ALL carbohydrates, increase protein content to 1½ times what you ate prior to the carb drop, increase good fats (olive oil, coconut oil) and eat platefuls of green vegetables. This will provide you with the nutrients needed for a healthy body. Finally, have a fantastic Christmas holiday, enjoy the festive season. We wish you and your family all the best for the New Year and we will be back in 2016 with more health and fitness information. Until then we can be contacted via the details below if you wish to make some life changing improvements to your health, fitness, mentality and motivation. * This diet is only suitable for a limited period of time and only for certain people - please check with your doctor first.
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The Girls Make It Happen project will create more opportunities for women and girls in Gedling to be more active. A variety of fun, non-pressurised activities will be set up in the area, focussing on getting women together and trying something new. The Sports England funding was won by Gedling Sports Partnership who, with support from Gedling Borough Council, successfully bid for the money in the summer. Rachel Kemp, Director of Community Projects for Gedling Sports Partnership, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this Sport England funding towards total project costs of £174,959. We want to encourage more women and girls in Gedling to get involved in sport by creating a warm and welcoming environment, where participants can feel comfortable and confident taking part and have lots of fun. It could be a group of women meeting at a café and going for a run or an outdoor bootcamp in the local park where women can bring their children along. There is something for everyone!” Announcing the funding, Sport England Director of Community Sport, Mike Diaper, said, “It’s great to be working with innovative projects like Girls Make It Happen which offer more people the chance to get active in a way that suits them best. Given the overwhelming benefits of being active, it’s important that age, gender, or income never prevent anyone from taking part.” You can find out more details of the programme on our website www.girlsmakeithappen.org
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Did you know that cheese has “seasons”? We think of fruit and veg as being at their best at certain times of the year but did you know it’s the same for some cheeses? Obviously, mass produced cheeses are pretty much the same all year round, but artisan and traditionally produced cheeses vary according to the type of pasture the cows, sheep or goats were grazing on when they were milked, the weather, the geography, the type of soil and so on. Spring cheeses are all about freshness and youth, the fresh grass and spring flowers give a richness to the milk, with more flavour and more goodness. These soft spring cheeses, like Brillat-Savarin or Delice des Cabasses are eaten after only a few days or weeks of maturing. But Spring is also the time that the milk is churned for the hard cheeses that need longer to mature to be ready in the Autumn and Winter of that year, or the following year. Winter cheeses are about big, bold flavours and we are blessed in this part of the country to have the king of winter cheeses on our doorstep. Our local Stilton is a prized cheese and often takes pride of place on the Christmas Dinner cheese platter. Stilton (both the milder “white” and the traditional “blue”) has been granted a PDO or “Protected
Designation of Origin” status which means the cheese can only be made in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, even though the village of “Stilton” itself is in Huntingdonshire (where the cheese, made on a farm near Melton Mowbray, the story goes, was sold at the Bell Inn on the Great North Road). Stilton can also only be made with pasteurised milk, but there is a beautiful unpasteurised blue cheese made on the Welbeck Estate in North Nottinghamshire called “Stichelton” which has the distinctive sharp characteristic of unpasteurised milk and is definitely a worthy addition to your cheese board.
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Christmas Roast Duck with a Sour Cherry & Berry Sauce
Festive Stilton Salad with a Tart Apple Dressing
(The secret to getting a nice crispy skin on the duck is to remove the bird from its wrapping the day before you want to roast it, wipe it with kitchen roll to dry it off and then leave on a plate in the fridge, covered loosely with a clean teatowel, to dry out overnight.)
(serves 6 as a side)
Ingredients (serves 3/4) I whole duck (giblets removed) approx 2 kg Salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper For the Sauce 2 packs (approx 80g) of mixed (semi-dried) sour cherries and berries (cranberries, blueberries, sultanas etc) 200ml dry red wine 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 200g Cherry and Berry Conserve Method Pre-heat oven to 230C To cook the duck, use a small skewer to prick the skin, season with salt and pepper and place on a roasting rack. Roast for approx 2 hours. Place all the ingredients for the sauce into a saucepan bring to a gentle bubble and reduce for about 15 minutes. When the duck is done the skin should be crispy when tapped with a fork, if not, allow a little longer cooking time. Allow the duck to rest for about 20 mins before serving. Drain the excess fat from the roasting tray and finish off the sauce in the tray, add a splash of water and little bit of chicken stock if the sauce is a little too thick. Serve the duck with the sauce alongside (you don’t want to make that lovely skin soggy!) This goes well with the usual Christmas trimmings, but especially well with Brussels Sprouts and pancetta cubes, sautéed in the fat drained from the duck during roasting.
Ingredients Apple Dressing (approx measures according to taste) 2 or 3 tablespoons of unsweetened apple sauce 2 ½ tablespoons Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Cider Vinegar 2 medium Spring Onions, finely sliced ½ tablespoon Dijon Mustard ¼ a teaspoon of salt (and ground black pepper if you wish) Salad 2 Bags Mixed Salad leaves – I recommend romaine, radicchio and curly endive 1 or 2 crisp green or red apples, cored, halved and cut into thin wedges 170g of crumbled Stilton 100g walnut pieces, roughly chopped if large, and toasted Method Whizz or hand-blend the dressing ingredients together until smooth, pour into a jar and refrigerate. When ready to use, shake well to combine and toss in a bowl with the remaining salad ingredients, serve immediately.
For many of us Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a traditional roast turkey, or maybe a goose. But what if you are not catering for a huge number of people or you just fancy something a little bit different? Here’s my suggestion for an indulgent, alternative Christmas centre-piece.
Stilton and Bacon Tarts (Preheat oven to 190C) Ingredients 1 Pack of Shortcrust Pastry For the Filling 4 eggs, Approx 120g Smoked Streaky Bacon, Approx 15ml full fat milk (and I added a dash of single cream too), 125g of Stilton Cheese, Freshly Ground Black Pepper and Sea Salt Method Roll the pastry out to approx 3mm thickness then line your small tart tins (with a loose bottom), prick the base and blind bake for about 15 mins. Allow to cool. Fry off the bacon and snip or crumble into small pieces. Beat the eggs and milk (and cream if using) together and season well. Place a handful of bacon cubes and crumbles of Stilton into each pastry case and then poor over the egg and milk mix and bake for about 20 mins until risen, set and just browned.
(Tip - Immerse apple slices in a bowl of water at room temperature with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent discolouring, drain well before serving)
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This place is great, very different from your usual fish and chip establishment. The whole place is stunning, a grade 2 listed building that has been decorated in an impressive, quirky seaside design. We were seated in one of their ‘beach huts’ ours was called ‘Devon’. Perfect for our family of four. The newspaper menus give you so many choices, not just the ‘usual’ fish dishes, it’s vast. For the starters, it was decided that we try a few different things and share, we had chicken goujons, Georges squid, Georges honey & mustard pork chipolatas and bubble & squeak, we enjoyed all of them. It was hard choosing the main’s, we got there in the end with cod & squeak cake, fish dog, chicken schnitzel burger and the proper dirty double burger, all with twice cooked chips. All the food was lovely, freshly cooked and plenty of it.
This place is a one off. There’s nowhere like it in Nottingham, it brings back so many childhood memories of the seaside. Opened a year ago, you can understand why this restaurant has been voted ‘Winner’ of The International Restaurant & Bar Design awards and also ‘Winner’ of Best New Venue 2015 at the Nottingham Food and Drink awards. My advice is go in and try it for yourselves.... you will not be disappointed! Book now!!!
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a 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: info@ng5.org.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. 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 cup of tea. 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 affected 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 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 Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, faceto-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: david. hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org. 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. 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 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 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. Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. 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 info: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153 Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 962 1153. 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 Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - meet the last Friday every month, 11am -1pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact the Arthritis Care Office: 0115 952 5522. Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177. Sherwood Lunch Club - £3.20 for a 3 course meal with tea or coffee. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 9621153. Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - Meet on 3rd Tuesday of each month at Nottingham City Hospital in the main waiting room at the Breast Institute from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Our aim is to offer emotional, mutual and practical support to each other, partners, family and friends. For more info call Jackie Wheeler on 01949 20460. 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 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 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. 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
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Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. 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 - are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Arnold Work Club - Meets every Tuesday 1pm-3pm at Arnold Library. Meet others looking for work, build new contacts, share experiences, get advice on interveiws/CV’s etc. For more details call 07775588756 or email: denise.stephenson@nottscc.gov.uk Kings Money Advice Centre - offers free, impartial debt advice. Please go to www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399. Carewatch in Nottingham - is a friendship centre for over 55’s living in the Nottingham area. We are open weekdays from 9.30am - 2.30pm & offer hot meals, drinks & snacks as well as activities like easy exercise, card making, speakers, bingo & party days. Based at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Westville Gardens, off Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 4QF. Tel: 0115 9856959 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 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 5.30pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. Presentation at 6.30pm. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 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 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 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 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 Arnold Library Work Club - Meets Tuesdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Road (temporary location). This is a Nottinghamshire County Council work club - contact: denise.stephenson@nottscc.gov.uk. Tel: 07775 588756 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) 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 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
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 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
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (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
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. 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 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 are held 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
ARNOLD POLICE STATION High Street, Arnold 101 Ext: 853 4164 YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAMS Neighbourhood Policing Insp. Inspector Steve O’Neill 101 Ext: 853 4161 Beat Team Sgt PS Dave Wardle 101 Ext 853 4160 david.wardle@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk ARNOLD TOWN CENTRE PC 3639 David Stafford Tel: 07917 270504 PCSO Derek Tyson Tel: 07702 141595 Email: arnoldtowncentre@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk ST MARY’S & KILLISICK PC Kulvinder Dosanjh Tel: 07702 141556 PCSO Mark Careless Tel: 07702 141554 Email: killisickward@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk WOODTHORPE, MAPPERLEY PLAINS & KINGSWELL PC Martin Blake Tel: 07595 011966 PCSO Liam Marshall Tel: 07887 868749 PCSO Kirsty Szeluk Tel: 07525 989401 Email: mapperleybeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk DAYBROOK PC Louise Carbon Tel: 07702 141988 PCSO Gavin Whittle Tel: 07702 141913 PCSO Nicola Bates Tel: 07702 141913 Email: daybrooksnt@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk BONINGTON PC Oona Marriott Tel: 07525 226542 PCSO Sarah Atkinson Tel: 07702 141748 Email: bonnington@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... Those of us who feel that Christmas should kept under wraps until at least December still can’t bury our head in the sand when it comes to home security. For many households, Christmas means an influx of new and sometimes expensive items and gadgets in our homes. While we all know that, burglars know it too. Nottingham has experienced a sharp decline in burglary over the past year, due to a renewed focus by Nottinghamshire Police on targeting and managing offenders and raising awareness of home and personal security . Yet, however much we do, all that good work can be undone if simple security steps that each of us can take in our own homes aren’t taken. Christmas presents many reasons for leaving the house to celebrate the festivities with friends and family, and there’s such a lot to think about – buying gifts and food, getting to see loved ones, work – so it is natural that some of the most simple things may get overlooked.
As for all the new gifts and goodies, well, there are things we need to remember to do with them too. Don’t put the presents around the tree until Christmas Eve night. It may be tradition to have the tantalising packages on display for children and visitors to marvel at, but, given that most of us have our trees on the ground floor, they are very visible to burglars too. Once Christmas morning is over and the wrapping paper is torn off, find time to take photos of the items, write down serial numbers and keep them away from prying eyes. Ensure they are not on display and kept upstairs if possible. Make sure keys – especially car keys – are concealed from view too. We don’t want to turn Christmas cheer into Christmas fear, but a few simple steps can certainly make sure it really is the season to be jolly. If you would like to know more, you can find informative Crime Prevention Guides on the Nottinghamshire Police website www.nottinghamshire.police.uk
Insecure windows and doors remain the single most common forms of entry for burglars. Whenever you leave the house, always ensure that they are firmly closed and locked, ideally using a five-lever mortice lock. Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable? To find out more about our prerecruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 800 2429 or visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials links
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The season of office Christmas parties is fast approaching and although we all want it to be memorable – make sure it is for the right reasons. • Alcohol – a free bar is not a challenge to drink it dry. Alcohol lowers your inhibitions and makes you believe you’re funnier/wittier and a better dancer than you actually are. Drink in moderation and keep your behaviour and witty comebacks to an acceptable level…If you have chosen to drive then don’t drink at all. Not even one mouthful. • Don’t be the main topic of conversation the next day – you’re not on holiday with friends and desperate to let your hair down. You’re surrounded by colleagues who will probably remember every bit of your indiscreet conversations/bitching about your boss and gladly repeat them to HR if it gives them an advantage. This is all about your career and protecting your path upwards. • Dress/Undress - The office party is not the occasion to flaunt your gym honed body (or any type of body) Don’t flash the flesh at any point. Especially after consuming alcohol… • Romance – Just no. Shenanigans with a work colleague will never stay private. You will be the talk of the company and future work prospects could be seriously compromised. Especially if either or both of you are already in a relationship… • Dancing – Again alcohol makes most people think they’re Beyoncé or Michael Jackson. Lap dancing or twerking just isn’t appropriate in front of your colleagues. If you feel the urge grab a glass of water and sit down for goodness sake. And wait for common sense to return. Virtually everyone has a smartphone these days and your moves could end up on the internet for infinity… • The morning after – never ever call in sick with “food poisoning” or any other lame excuse. Nobody will believe you trust me. If you genuinely can’t get in then be honest. When all is said and done Christmas parties are a great opportunity to let your hair down and celebrate with your co workers so enjoy! On behalf of myself and all the staff here at SOLOS I’d like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year. © Helen Jones
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In total, twenty one kittens have been rescued, of which only three of the seven litters were with mothers. This figure is in addition to kittens already ready for adoption on the charity’s website – and an expectant mum, currently in foster, due to give birth imminently. As Crystal Moore, Cat Welfare Volunteer for Animal Accident Rescue Unit, explains: ‘With more kittens and those with mums arriving daily, we urgently need help fostering them until they are homed. Fostering is rewarding - nothing beats the pride you feel when seeing them thriving in their new homes.’ The hazardous situations these kittens were thankfully rescued from include: • Mali, only a year old, found in a sealed box outside a police station; within hours she gave birth to five kittens. • A mum aged seven months, with four kittens, discovered by a gentle Staffordshire Terrier underneath a hedge. • Three kittens in a disused, rubbish-filled outhouse with their mother – who is currently being treated by a vet. • Two kittens on a flat roof by a car park – their mother had not been seen for some time. • One tiny kitten found alone. If you would like to help by fostering, the charity would love to hear from you by email at admin@aaru.org.uk, or call Victoria in Recruitment on 07919 576479. The charity’s main telephone number is 0115-9321555, and website is www. animalaccident.org.uk.
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Creaking Bones and Aching Joints Andrew Draper from Oak House Veterinary Centre talks about looking after your pets during the winter months. As winter draws in and the weather gets colder and damper you really feel your joints starting to creak and it is the same with our pets! We commonly see arthritis in all species, breeds and ages of pet. Some breeds are more susceptible with large breeds and overweight animals frequently effected worse. Sometimes the symptoms are obvious with lameness or limping when first trying to get up or during or after exercise but often the symptoms are more subtle, especially in cats, who may just be less active or be grumpier. The most common form of problem is OSTEOARTHRITIS where the smooth and stable joints become worn and crunchy. Arthritis can be extremely painful and debilitating for your beloved pets. If you suspect your pet has arthritis then arrange for a consultation with your vet to assess for the condition - sometimes the symptoms are diagnosable on thorough clinical examination but often further tests such as X-Rays and joint samples are needed. Management is by different methods - weight reduction - modification of exercise levels and duration
- Medical treatment is usually done using 2 main groups of drugs; - Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs or NSAIDs - these are similar to drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin. Importantly only ever use the proper veterinary drugs under veterinary direction as some of these drugs can be highly toxic if used inappropriately. Often the vet will want to run a blood test in older pets to make sure their kidneys and livers can cope with these drugs. NSAIDs are very effective, quickly acting and safe. They give both pain and, importantly, anti inflammatory relief to arthritic joints. They are given by injection, tablet and liquid formulations. - Slow Acting Drugs of Arthritis - this group includes supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin. They are generally very safe but often take longer to work. Often as well as giving mild pain relief it is also claimed they can modulate or slow down the progression of osteoarthritis. These are given by tablet, capsule or commonly as a course of injections. In some more serious cases surgery may be needed either to clean out joints or even replace hip joints. Other techniques can use include physiotherapy and complementary medicine such as acupuncture. Your pet does not have to suffer arthritis if you get him or her treated, with early assessment and treatment we can often maximize our beloved pets comfort and enjoyment.
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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 (under 125 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Arnold WI - meets 1st Tuesday monthly at Pondhills Community Centre at 7.30pm. New members welcome.Contact
0115 916 8806. Website: arnoldwi.weebly.com Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or members welcome. We meet 3rd Tuesday of the month with a break in July, August & December. Meetings at Bonington House (Labour Club), High St, Arnold. Details: www.arnold-history-group.org. Email: arnoldhistorygroup@googlemail.com or tel: 0115 920 4780. 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 St Marys Tea Dance - every Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Marys Church, Calverton Rd, Arnold. Call 916 8928 or 920 1373 Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Calverton. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interestimg, like minded people. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com Woodthorpe W.I - welcomes all women to their meetings held at the Good Shepherd Church Hall on Thackerays Lane. Meetings are held at 7.30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month except January or Bank Holidays. Please contact the Secretary, Carole on 0115 916 0403 for information about the programme of talks and visits. 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 St Mary’s Womens Fellowship - meet at St Mary’s Family Centre every other Tuesday evening 7.30pm-9pm. We have a wide variety of speakers. New members welcome. For further details & programme call Margaret Burgess on 926 8581. 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 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 Arnold Branch Royal British Legion - monthly meetings are held every 2nd Sunday in the month. At the Victory Club, Church Drive (opposite Sainsburys). Starts at 12.15pm. For more info contact John Todd on 0115 926 5244. Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. 7pm - 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. Meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tues monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. 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 Crafty Craft Club - every Thursday 2pm - 4pm at Arnold United Reformed Church, Calverton Road, Arnold. All welcome. For more info contact Ena Oscroft - 0115 952 8369.
Card Games Club - Tired of people taking Bridge too seriously? Tichu is a less complex card game than bridge, more strategic than poker, & above all great fun. We are a small informal card playing group meeting once a fortnight, & enjoy the challenge of the cards & the social side of the game. New members welcome. Contact sarah.mulholland@gmx.de 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 Woodthorpe Singers - meet Mondays, 8 - 9.30pm at St Marks Church Hall, De Vere Gdns, Woodthorpe to sing a varies programme from classical to show songs. We are a lively mixed choir of 40 + members. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. If you enjoy singing come & try us. Call Marjorie - 0115 931 3965. 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 9404147. Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am at The Park Inn, Mansfield Road. For more info call Alan Bush on 07833 232215. 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.
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Arnold Townswomens Guild - meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Meeting Rooms of Arnold Library.
New members are always welcome. For more details please contact 0115 960 2596 or bl_hales@hotmail.co.uk 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 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.
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.
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. 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 Chorus - is an informal choir consisting of people who enjoy singing but cannot read music. Meet every Monday at 7pm - 9pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 403 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more info email: sherwoodchorus@gmail.com or just turn up. Admission £2 towards room hire.
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. Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Mike 0115 9200164 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Contact Alan: 01949 837682 Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.bulwellforesters. co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more information. 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. 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. 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. Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities and help in your local community, nationally and 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. 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. 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. Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes. 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 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. 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. Killisick Autumn Club - every Tues 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Comm Centre, Killisick Road. For info call 0115 956 8575. 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
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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 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. Zumba with Charm! - (Licensed Instructor) Mon 6.45 - 7.45pm. Bigwood School Sports Hall, Bewcastle Rd. All abilities welcome, easy to follow. Just turn up! 07741 448289 only £4 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. Arnold Branch of the U3A - for retired or semi-retired people. Meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - www.arnoldu3a.org or Mike Anthony 0115 920 8906
Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175
Carlton Road, NG3 2FX. Arnold Ladies - Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, monthly. Time: 7.30pm at the Arnold Leisure Centre. Speakers & outings. New members welcome. 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 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.
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 Mapperley Rotary Club - new members welcome. Further details call John Berrington on 01623 479 577.
Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm March - Oct. at The Dynamo House
off Park Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8ZA. Nov - Feb at St Mark’s Church, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UU. To see what we get up to go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: secretary@bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk 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
Bonington Film Club - Membership £1 per year. Film admission £2.50. Films shown regularly to members in the
Bonington Theatre. To join contact Pauline Allan: 0115 967 6722 or pauline.allan1@ntlworld.com - 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 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 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.
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Woodthorpe Singers - friendly, mixed voice choir. Meet every Monday 8pm - 9.40pm at St Marks Church Hall,
Woodthorpe. All welcome - No auditions. Contact Marjorie 0115 931 3965 Phoenix Friends Group - we are a thriving group of 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 Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year for local walks & hosts an informative talks programme each autumn/winter in Burton Joyce. For details of activities & events please visit: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/category/gedling or contact Gay Wood on 0115 920 5940 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. Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. Very friendly group meeting Tues evenings 7-9pm, Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.
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. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come and try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available on premises. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www.saturdaysingers.org.uk
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Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir has had a very busy
If you enjoy singing then Carlton Male Voice Choir is looking for new members. You don’t need to be able to read music (you will be issued with CD’s) or be an ‘opera’ singer, just keen and reliable. We are a friendly, good humoured bunch with a good social life.
second half of the year, performing for Broxtowe Borough Council at the Colliers Wood Proms, raising funds for the families of the Langley Mill fire tragedy and hosting our own annual concert, this year held in Somercotes. We have also performed for the Newlife Foundation in Derby Cathedral.
We meet every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, Carlton. For more information please cal Roland Radford on 01159 874941 or visit our website:
In December we have a very special Christmas celebration at St Wystan’s Church, Repton (11 December, 7.30pm) where we are singing for the Rainbows Children’s Hospice. Look out for us, too, in the Derby Intu Centre on Tuesday 22 December around 6.30pm!
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Gem Connection
Gem Connection held a very successful open evening in October in preparation for their National Association competition in Bournemouth. Gem were extremely proud to return with the Harmony Incorporated Trophy for the Third Placed Chorus and the Bronze Medal. The Gem’s would like to thank everyone for their support and good wishes which helped to encourage their performance to secure this national award. As next year sees the 40th Birthday of the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers Chorus’ all around the country will be joining in and celebrating by receiving and handing over a Beacon of Harmony. Gem will be playing their part early in January when they will receive the Beacon from choruses in York and Grimsby they will then hand it over to the Bells of Three spires in Coventry. If you would like more information about Gem connection, you can find out more about them on their web site www.gemconnection.org
The choir is always on the lookout for new members – come and give us a try, especially if you are a tenor. We practise at St Mary’s Church, Eastwood, every Tuesday, 7-9pm. It really is a most enjoyable way to spend a Tuesday evening with like-minded folk!
Christmas starts here... Lace City Chorus. Nottingham Trent University Central Court, Newton Building Goldsmith St, Nottm. Sat Dec 12th Matinee performance 3pm to include East Bridgford Community Choir. Tickets for matinee are £8 & £5 Tickets for evening are £10 & £5 Evening performance 7.30pm with Hucknall & Linby Brass Band & Park St Quartet. Telephone 01159201704 for tickets.
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The Saturday Singers Christmas Concert
Saturday 12th December 10.15am - 12.15pm at the Masonic Hall, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham (opp Nottingham Trent University Newton Building)
Tickets (inc. refreshments) £5 each
Tickets can be obtained from any choir member or pay on the door. Audience members are welcome to stay for lunch at the masonic hall after the concert.
The concert is in aid of the mental health charity Mind
WITH JOY WE SING THIS CHRISTMAS TIDE The Newstead Abbey Singers will be in concert accompanied by musical instruments on
Saturday 19th December at 7.30pm St John's Church Mansfield Road Carrington Tickets cost £8 in advance by 14th December, Available from tickets@newsteadabbeysingers.org.uk or telephone 07757944689 £10 on the door Rainbows Christmas Celebration Eastwood Collieries’MVC
11th Dec at 7.30pm
St Wystan’s Church, Repton Tickets on door £8
For more info: 01773 768444
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Christmas Concert
Friday 18th Dec at 7.30pm St James Church, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley
Tickets on door £8 Nottingham Bluecoat Singers Present Sing Christmas Saturday 12th December 7.30pm an evening of Christmas music, old and new, familiar and less familiar, with seasonal readings.
Nuthall Methodist Church
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The cast of Sex, Drugs & Rick n Roll Now in its 42nd year The Prospect Players continue to bring quality and diversity to the local amateur dramatics scene. The group has always tried to present its audiences with a wide range of plays from classics to popular comedy, as well as showcasing local writers. Want to join us? New members are always welcome. You don’t have to act though. Every production involves not just performers but also people who, for example, build and paint the sets, operate the lights, make or obtain the costumes, borrow or make the props and who work Front of House and look after the audience. You don’t need to be involved with the production to support The Prospect Players either. We have a Friends of The Prospect Players membership too, giving you a free ticket to each of our three productions. For further information contact theprospectplayers@hotmail.co.uk or Member Enquiries on 07984 987216
Community Cinema St Mary’s Church, Arnold Programme will be as follows:
Dec 15th - 7.30pm: Nativity (U) Jan 19th - 7.30pm: Jurassic World (12) All welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult & be old enough to watch the category of film being shown.
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