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Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society Wednesday 24th January: “Well, well well! Nottingham’s Caves and Wells” by Peter Hammond. Wednesday 28th February: “Richard III, The King Under the Car Park” by Leicester Archaeologist, Matthew Morris. Meetings start at 7.30pm at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village (opposite Wollaton Library). Free for members, visitors/ non-members pay £2. Free refreshments for everyone after the talk. Bus No.30 or The Two. Contact: Angela Gilbert 01159283414 or see website http://www.spanglefish.com/ WollatonHistorical
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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list is here? Free for charity/not-forprofit groups. Charges apply to others. Call 0115 9269777 or email ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 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. 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. Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502. 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 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. Middleton Townswomen Guild - meet 2pm, first Tues of every month at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton. Guest speakers, social events, art & craft group. New members welcome. Call 0115 928 9399 for more info. 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. 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 Broxtowe Ramblers Walking Group - we walk all year round on Weds and Suns locally & further afield in Derbyshire & Leicestershire. Occasional coach trips. Everyone welcome. Please see www.broxtoweramblers.org.uk or call 07963 740172. Find us on Facebook. Wollaton Dovecote Ladies Probus - meet at 10 for 10.30am on 3rd Monday monthly at St Leonard’s Community Centre. Tea/coffee, speakers, outings. New members very welcome. For more information call Daryle on 0115 928 5780. 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. 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 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 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 Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks? Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a walk from book or web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable to share transport/driving. Kindness, honesty & respect essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver. Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info. The Nottingham Mechanics - Now rated 4* on google. 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village (opposite the library). Guest speakers & guided walks. See website www. spanglefish.com/wollatonnaturalhistory or call Peter King: 07534 567222. Visitors very welcome.
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strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com
Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in The Maltcross, St.James Street. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734
Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Thursday club night at Rolls Royce Pavilion, Derby with a full monthly programme. Full details at www. derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!
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.
NG8 Community Diary cont..... Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com
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 Wollaton Park Community Centre - welcomes new volunteers to help in the Community Garden on Harrow Road. We meet on the first Friday of the month from 10am. No special skills are needed & we break for refreshments. Further details from the wardens on 0115 928 8860 or just come along.
Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at .7.15pm at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln,
Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk
Chinese Brush Painting Class - runs most Wednesday nights in Beeston - 7.15pm - 9.15pm. Not 2nd Wed of month. The class is for beginners & improvers & costs £5 a week for insurance & basic materials. Tel: 0115 9224029 for more details. Wollaton Recorded Music Society - meets on the last Friday of most months @ 1.30pm in St Leaonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane. We enjoy listening to good music together with varied, themed presentations. You are most welcome to join us. Call Ron: 0115 916 1826 or Bill: 0115 928 6978 Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME 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.
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.
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 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 Secular Society - meets on last Monday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk Scrabble, Bingo, Film Club, Hard of Hearing Group, Beetle Drive, Older Lesbian Network - all groups meet at Bradbury
House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. Please call 0115 844 0011 for further info. For info on other activities call Nicky Newbury on 07872 839625 (Living Well Coordinator).
Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 50s &60s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more info visit www.bootlace-buddies.org.uk Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated, widowed and divorced. Every Thursday club night at Rolls Royce Pavilion, Derby and a full monthly programme. Full details at www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!
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
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 Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District,
but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and social activities. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk
Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meeting at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk
Tanya About Town W
elcome to my new page in ng magazines where I will be giving you my pick of the upcoming events in Nottingham. In the world of food and drink, the latter part of the 2017 saw Oktoberfest return to the Forest Recreation Ground. For five days, a giant blue and white tent, big enough to hold 2,000 people, played host to authentic German beer, food and music, all carefully selected to guarantee an authentic experience. The beer was specially brewed in a 200-year-old brewery in Bavaria and transported to Nottingham in a colossal beer tanker holding 23 thousand litres - this probably went some way toward contributing to the party atmosphere! If you can’t wait until next October, pay a visit to the Bierkeller on Friar Lane and enjoy the German experience all year round. Whilst we're on the subject of food, as we look ahead to 2018, foodies from across the region can look forward to a mouth-watering 12 months. Renowned Nottingham restaurant Hart’s launch a year of celebrations, with some very special events planned, to mark a milestone 20th birthday. The festive season may be over, but the cities' major pantos continue into January. There's still time to catch Beauty and the Beast at the Theatre Royal or Cinderella at the Playhouse. 30 January - 3 February sees the heart warming musical Son of a Preacher Man visit the Theatre Royal, whilst 14 March - 7 April welcomes the acclaimed play, War Horse. The tour coincides with the Centenary commemorations of the First World War. Stepping further back in time, the Vikings are in Nottingham until 4th March at Lakeside Arts. The Rediscover the Legend is a collaboration between the British Museum and York Museums Trust and will feature Viking and Anglo Saxon artefacts, including recent finds.
Celebrate Nottingham's own history with the Robin Hood Pageant on 10-11 March. Join Robin Hood and co. in this immersive experience in the grounds of Nottingham Castle. Someone else to put Nottingham on the map is our own Jake Bugg. The award winning Clifton musician comes home on 2 March to play the Royal Concert Hall. Lovers of live music can also look forward to one of Britain's best live bands, Stereophonics, as they play the Motorpoint Arena on 26 February. Erasure bring 32 years of golden songwriting to the Royal Concert Hall on 12 February. Strictly fever hits the city on 6-7 February as the live tour waltzes into the Motorpoint Arena, Vincent and Flavia tango into the Theatre Royal 23 - 27 January and Anton and Erin take us from Broadway to Hollywood there on 1 February. Finally, comedy brightens the winter evenings as Jason Manford brings his Muddle Class show to the Theatre Royal on 16 February and Bill Bailey shares the general shenanigans of twenty years as a comedian with his Larks in Transit show at the Royal Concert Hall on 28 February -1 March.
Nottingham Playhouse – 0115 941 9419 Theatre Royal/Royal Concert Hall – 0115 838 4510 Lakeside Arts – 0115 846 777 Motorpoint Arena – 0843 373 3000
You can visit Tanya Louise's website www.tanyalouise.net/ She is also the editor of www.nottinghamlive.co.uk and writes for Nottingham Post, Exclusive Magazine and many more, as well as being a presenter at Living Heritage Food Festivals around the UK and on www.ng-/ digital.co.uk
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etting older doesn’t necessarily mean resigning yourself to the slippery slope of illness, weight gain and infirmity. Many conditions previously believed to be an inevitable consequence of old age are now known to be largely controllable depending on the lifestyle choices we make. Of course genes do play a part, but far less than previously thought, and genes can be switched on and off depending on the choices we make - they are not our destiny. Some links are well documented, like smoking with lung cancer and sunburn with skin cancer, but we now know that a large proportion of cancers are linked with environmental factors (such as colorectal cancer and processed meat). Cancer Research Campaign estimate that over 40% of cancers could be prevented through better lifestyle choices. Many other chronic illnesses could be avoided too. Dementia, the leading cause of death in the UK, is now believed to be 30% avoidable by exercising and eating well. The fact is that we have a lot more control over our health than we ever thought possible. This is exciting! We don’t need to allow illness and disease to take over our lives as a consequence of ageing. As with most things in life, the results depend on how much effort we are prepared to put in. Feeling the highs of post-exercise endorphins and increased energy from choosing good food will
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NEW YEAR... NEW YOU A new year is fast approaching. Are you one of the many in January who pledge to becoming a “new you”? Is changing yourself for the better on the cards in 2018? Before you set any resolutions read on...Making positive health changes does not have to be as hard as you may think. Walking 30 minutes a day in addition to your current daily activities can burn 200 - 300 extra calories per day. Do this five times a week and that’s an extra 1000 calories minimum burnt in just one week! Benefits include body fat loss, improved circulation and reduced risk of heart disease. When a “new you” is the goal, sometimes small, regular changes are best. These then become new healthy habits and before you know it you’re walking 10-20,000 steps a day without even thinking about it.
Why not give it a go? All you need is a little space and a timer. That’s it! • Static jog for 2 minutes (warm up) • Body weight squats for 30 seconds, rest for 10 seconds and repeat 6 times • High knees for 30 seconds, rest for 10 seconds and repeat 6 times • Star jumps for 30 seconds, rest for 10 seconds and repeat 6 times • Mountain climbers for 30 seconds, rest for 10 seconds and repeat 6 times • Press ups, 10 reps for 3 sets resting no longer than 30 seconds • Sit ups, 10-20 reps for 3 sets resting no longer than 30 seconds
Be patient. Small, realistic adjustments that you can maintain can make a massive difference. As can knowledge. If we knew how long it took to burn off the calories in the foods we eat, would we make more informed decisions about our diet? When you consider a 42g bar of Dairy Milk (a Christmas staple!) is about 230 calories, it might take about five minutes to eat and a split second to make the decision, but the reality is, if you already consume over the number of calories you need, you would have to walk just over 30 minutes at a normal pace to burn off that 230 calorie bar of chocolate.
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Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - is a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Please email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com to ensure up-todate details and for further information. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www. lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wednesdays 7.30pm 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www. carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook. com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. * NEW TERM STARTS 8 JAN 2018* The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7pm-9pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959. www. yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Saturdays 10am-11am. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time)Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Viv 01159 332677/viviennehavery@aol.com Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.
Bingham and District Choral Society The first three months of 2018 will be busy for the choir. We begin to rehearse the Verdi Requiem on 3rd January in preparation for a joint concert with Mansfield Choral Society later in the year. If you have always longed to sing this stunning work, you would be most welcome to join us then. A free three-week trial is available. Ring Val Morgan on 0115 933 2353. We are also looking forward to the final of our competition for young classical musicians. The six finalists will perform in a concert
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The Lord of Milan Herbert Kilpin was born in 1870, above a butcher’s shop, 191 Mansfield Road (pictured above). Kilpin’s day job was as a lace maker in the Adams building, but he was always a big fan of football and grew up playing in the Arboretum park, not far from his home. Kilpin played for two amateur clubs, Notts Olympic and a church team called Saint Andrews on the Forest Recreation Ground. Whilst working in the Adams building, he became good friends with an Italian man called Edoardo Bosio, who offered him a job in Turin which he accepted. In 1899 Kilpin moved to Milan where he met with a group of friends in a bar and they formed Milan Football and Cricket Club. Their first match was in January 1900 with Kilpin as the owner, manager, player and later captain. He often played as a midfielder, although in the latter part of his career he became a defender, before finishing his career as a forward. Kilpin’s Milan team won the first Italian football league three times and over the next few decades would become one of the biggest and most successful football clubs in the world. Robert Nier has written a book about Kilpin called The Lord of Milan, and talks more about his early life in Nottingham; “I don’t think he’s ever got much recognition in Nottingham because he was never a professional footballer here, he was an amateur, so he wasn’t good enough to play for either County or Forest at the time. He also left Nottingham and I don’t think he ever returned.” The Lord of Milan is available in all good book stores, including the Nottingham Tourism Centre.
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Building on his work on the BBC show, Tribe, veteran documetary maker, Bruce Parry, invites us on a fascinating journey with his feature-length directorial debut, Tawai: a Voice from the Forest. In the film, Parry spends time trekking through a jungle in Penam, connects with a tribe in Borneo, and learns the beliefs of a group of Indian gurus. And finally, for a more modern, scientific view on how our minds interpret the world around us, Parry visits psychiatrist Iain Mcgilchrist. If there is one phrase to describe this deep and insightful 100 minute journey, it would be ‘thought-provoking’. While the amateur feel of the camera work is a strength of the film, the shaking camera angles are also one of Tawia’s weaknesses. Overall, Tawai: a Voice from the Forest, is a haunting, inspirational piece of cinema that will have you questioning the very fabric of our society and whether the choices that we make on a daily basis are for the good of the planet, or simply rooted in our now all-too selfish desires.
A Q & A with the director, Bruce Parry
Parry sat down with us after the film to answer some questions. What more did you learn from this visit to the tribe that you didn’t from your last? “When working on Tribe, I thought when being told of their ways, ‘yeah but I know better, with what we’ve been taught as children’, but this time I really listened a lot deeper and discovered a lot more. Their way of experiencing things is subtly different to us. They’re more collective as a people, they feel as if they are a part of something, whereas we’re a lot more individualistic. They’re more in touch with their senses, their experiences are more visceral, and their sense of community can’t be chopped up like the aspects of our lives are. They feel that who they are is embedded in a place, their place, the forest, so they have a different motivation for life, a different meaning to it than us.” Are their religious beliefs waning? Is the spiritualism of their culture not being passed down anymore? “That was a painful scene in the film, when I was asking the older man about the people’s beliefs. I feel as if there is a sense of something else there, I don’t know why, but I knew I had reached my limit when asking the questions, and when he was asked to stop talking about this to me, I could see there is some kind of wound there. This is a complex time for them, they’re turning their backs on what it was and turning to what the future holds. Mind sets are always changing, not that we should go back to these ways though, that’s not what the film is trying to say, but it’s saying that we
should reflect on the complications of change. New advantages always come with loss. For instance in the film with the community gaining a place to stay, as the walls go up, the strong sense of community can be lost. Advantages come with cost, and we need to get rid of the notion that development always brings prosperity.” Is the egalitarianism of the tribe hard to maintain? “They just exuded it. But with an African tribe I visited with the London anthropologist Jerome Lewis, their route to this way of living is much more evident. One man in the tribe kept showing off he was the best hunter, then the men started to not go hunting with him, and the tribe kind of said ‘get back in your box.’ All of this footage from Africa is coming soon and I am very excited about it. But in this movie, I said that I couldn’t quite put my finger on the feeling I got while around them. I get why they share, logically, one person can’t do everything, so they share duties, but I felt something so different, invisible but powerful. The competitive aspect of our lives just isn’t present in theirs. It’s a part of myself, but here there was nothing to grapple with, they chose not to bring that, and it enables a very different experience.” Tawai: a voice from the forest =8/10 © Sam Burton (aged 20)
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TAROSCOPES Air signs- Libra, Aquarius, Gemini (Eight of Coins, Temperance, Justice)
A learning experience proves to be life changing. This month, a powerful life lesson awaits you; one which could change everything, including your perspective and priorities. Lean into it, and trust that your new knowledge deserves to be used for your own best interests. Look for opportunities to discover new ideas and opinions, book onto a course, attend a lecture.
Fire signs- Leo, Aries, Sagittarius
Earth signs- Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus
(The Hierophant, Ten of Cups, Six of Wands) Embracing family traditions make you feel all warm and fuzzy at home with your loved ones. What are the rituals, memories and traditions that make your family come together? Set to and organise some bonding experiences this month with your loved ones. It will create a sense of security and belonging that will warm even the coldest of days. Home is where the heart is.
Water signs- Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio
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(Six of Swords, King of Coins, Ten of Swords)
Make a wish. Done it? Good, because this is a ‘wish come true’ month..
You draw a final, bold line under something that needs to go.
A fantastic new opportunity sweeps into your life at lightning speed; be ready to jump! Good news, surprises, offers and proposals come in from near and far, and you’re on the move and loving it. Aim high in every aspect of your life right now, because the Universe is lining up to grant you wishes. Embrace every opportunity. Life is good.
This month, you’re ready and willing to leave something / one / where. You’re out the door, and breathing a huge sigh of relief. There might be a short, sharp pain as you walk away, but it will ease swiftly and you’ll be surprised how quickly you marshal your resources to make new stuff happen. The Universe is waiting for you to clear space so it can bring you fresh, new opportunities. Get to it.
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Nutrients are kind of a big deal for overall health, not just for weight loss, so you may notice a few additional positive side effects such as more energy.
The Secret To Not Dieting
Don’t settle for a diet From shifting those last few pounds to dropping that magic plan, upgrade your half a stone, we are a nation of serial dieters. In fact, twoThe evidence isn’t just anecdotal when it comes to eating thirds of us are instead permanently on a diet. As a registered health this way either. The Blue Zones project assesses populations nutritional therapist, I see a fair share of individuals wanting to lose weight and have even been there myself (yup, you are With thethatrise trends as “eatingI’m clean” reading lastof bit food correctly, evensuch as a professional, not and “lean in 15”, nutrition is fast becoming a hot immune).
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Welcome to the new year! Well, the festive season is over and it’s time to take stock. Most of us start the new year with good intentions, possibly a couple of resolutions and almost certainly an expanded waistline after the excesses of Christmas feasting! New Year’s resolutions have been part of many cultures (particularly but not exclusively in the western hemisphere) and religions. The Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year, promising to pay their debts and return borrowed objects; the Romans began each year with promises to the god Janus (after whom January is named), in the medieval era, Knights would take the “peacock vow” (placing their hands on a roasted peacock) to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry - I quite fancy seeing that one make a return!
Like many people, I tend to crave fresh salads and light foods after the festive period, but it’s too early for home-grown lettuce, tomatoes and radish, and with the cold, snowy, wet and windy weather we’re probably more likely to reach for comfort foods, warming casseroles, deep-filled pies, piles of pasta and hearty soups. But if you’re ready for some lighter dishes, that taste good and provide much needed nutrients to replace those depleted by festive excess, I’ve picked out a few very simple recipes to see you through to the spring, even if your New Year resolutions don’t last quite that long…
Abby Brennan is a café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor. You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com
Lemon Chicken One Pot Serves: 6-8
Ingredients (approximate amounts) 5 tbsp rapeseed/veg oil 60g plain flour Salt Freshly ground pepper Skinless and boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 carrots, sliced thinly 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 onion, diced 1 leek, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 240ml chicken stock 240ml water 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 190g orzo pasta 2 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped Method Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large hob-proof casserole dish over a medium heat. Place flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shake off the excess and brown in batches. Set aside. Add the remaining oil and cook the carrots, celery and onion over a medium heat for about 3 mins, then add sliced leek and garlic, season and cook for around 2 mins. Add the chicken stock and water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally for about 20 mins. Add the orzo and chicken to the stockpot, cover and simmer for about 10 mins or until orzo is tender and chicken cooked through. Stir in the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with tarragon. Serve immediately.
Citrussy Salad, with Honey, Vanilla and Pistachios Serves 2 Ingredients 2 oranges 2 mandarins 2 blood oranges 1 lime 1 pink grapefruit Fresh herbs, to serve (mint or thyme) 1 tbsp honey ½ tsp vanilla extract 30g pistachio nuts, chopped Slice the fruits and arrange on a serving plate, alternate the colours. Combine honey and vanilla and drizzle on the salad just before serving, garnish with pistachios and the herbs. Serve with natural yoghurt.
Mint and Cucumber Smoothie
Ingredients ½ cucumber, sliced 1 green apple (peeled and chopped) Squeeze of lemon juice ½ cup of cold water 6 mint leaves 5 ice cubes Method Wash all ingredients, prepare and blend on high until smooth.
Just the winter blues? E
ven though the festive season is over and all the fairy lights have been packed away for another year, it can feel like we’re stuck in the darkness of winter for some time yet. Even the most robust of us can start to pine for the lighter evenings and milder weather of spring. It’s not unusual for those of us in Northern climes to feel a bit down at this time of year due to the dark nights and short days. But for some people it goes beyond just feeling a bit glum and longing for a bit of sunlight because they suffer from a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – a form of recurring depression that strikes as the days get shorter and the dark nights take hold. Whilst the causes of SAD are unknown, it is thought that a lack of exposure to sunlight interferes with the production of melatonin and serotonin, both hormones playing a role in mood regulation. Symptoms of SAD resemble other forms of depression. You may find yourself suffering from a persistent low mood or losing any interest or pleasure in your normal everyday activities. You might experience sleep difficulties, in particular an inability to drag yourself out of bed in the morning, and that lethargy and lack of energy could follow you around all day. These are all symptoms of SAD but they are just as likely to point to non-seasonal depression too. People often mistakenly equate depression with suicidal feelings or desires to selfharm, which can lead some sufferers to believe that their persistent low mood and lack of enjoyment in life can’t be depression because they have no desire to end their life. Suicidal feelings should always
be taken seriously and if you, or someone close to you, is experiencing those kinds of feelings then they need to see a doctor. But please don’t dismiss an ongoing low mood or feelings of despair and worthlessness as something that you should just “get over” – these also indicate a depressive mood and should also be taken seriously. Whether your winter blues are caused by SAD or by non-seasonal depression, there are things you can do to feel better. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, there are a number of lifestyle measures you can take. Regular exercise can be particularly beneficial in reducing depressive feelings as can productive activity, such as indulging in a hobby. For SAD sufferers, light therapy can help in terms of replacing the sunlight in winter months. Sometimes the feelings run deeper and are harder to shift and that is when talking therapies such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or counselling may be helpful. Antidepressant medication may also be required to help get your brain chemicals running at the correct levels again. There is no shame in seeking help for depressive thoughts – depression is an illness just like the flu. So, if you are feeling struck down by the winter blues at the moment, it might be a good idea to take a few minutes to think about whether this is just a minor mood blip or whether these feelings have been hanging around a little too long. Help is always available if you need it.
Marie Scott is a CBT therapist and psychotherapist, based at Maple House Clinic in Eastwood, NG16 3BD. She deals with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and anger amongst many others. For more information about Marie and the issues she can help with, please visit www.chrysalistherapyservices.co.uk or give her a call on 07791 894227. Marie provides all clients a safe and confidential space in which to deal with their issues.
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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list is 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 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 details please contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 Wollaton Memory Club - meet at St Leaonards Community Cafe, Bramcote Lane, NG8 2ND on 2nd Tue monthly from 10am - 12noon. This is a friendly, informal, welcoming place for anyone with dementia & their carers to gain practical information & emotional support. For more information contact the Alzheimer’s Society at Castle Heights 72 Maid Marian Way, Nottm NG1 6 BJ. Tel: 0115 9343800 or 0115 9343811 Email: nottsdass@alzheimers.org.uk. This is a free service. 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 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 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, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 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 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.
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. 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 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 Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360. Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.
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. 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 Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress
of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk
a helping hand Approx 2000 healthy animals are put to sleep every week in the UK Low cost speying & neutering schemes for pets available in the Nottingham area Helen@preventunwantedpets.co.uk
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ng8 - helping hand group directory 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 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 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
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
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. 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
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 FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone
aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Edin’s, Broad Street at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.
My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.
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Can you give a little time to make a big difference? Courses available throughout the year
We have a variety of flexible Volunteering opportunities available in the Nottingham area. Help us to change a life, Call Nottingham Guide Dogs on 0345 143 0221 Registered charity in England and Wales (209617) and Scotland (SC038979). 9602 11/17
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pets Animal Helpers Wanted! A Nottinghambased charity which helps local animals in need, is in need itself – and there are plenty ways to help. Animal Accident Rescue Unit is entirely run by volunteers, and funded by donations. The charity provides a literal lifeline to stray animals – and this help often makes the difference between a miserable existence on the streets as a stray, or a life worth living in a home. More helpers are needed, however, for the team that makes this happen. Whether in an admin role such as taking calls and responding to emails – right through to collecting animals, or fostering – doing your bit to help animals (like George, pictured) can be very rewarding. To be part of the team – and some duties only take occasional hours and can be done from home – email admin@ aaru.org.uk or call or leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. You will receive a reply from the volunteer team as soon as possible. The charity does not cover healthy strays/unwanted pets, but helps neglected, injured and vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should also leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all rescued animals currently needing homes, see www.animalaccident.org. uk.
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ish!! Let Kids Play With Rubb The toy market is booming these days, and with special offers, sales and rock-bottom prices, it’s easy to pick up flashing, whirring toys and games on the high street. If you’d like a more environmentally-friendly option for your little one, making games and toys from scrap materials (‘rubbish’ in some people’s eyes!) is a great way to save money, spend time together and save the planet! If you have a spare shoe box lying around (or if not, it’s an excuse to go shoe shopping!), it makes a wonderful post-box. Cut a slit in the front, cut ‘EIIR’ out of card and paint (I used leftover red car touch-up paint to give it a lovely gloss). My little boy loves playing with his post-box, and it stops him ‘posting’ my phone into the bin! An old DVD case makes an excellent travel drawing set – tuck some paper and pencils inside and it’ll keep your budding Picasso entertained on long journeys or during restaurant meals (for a short while at least!). It’s an oldie but a goodie – toilet roll tubes and wooden lolly-sticks can be turned into hours of fun – using paint, glue, glitter and accessories to transform them into little characters. Use Google for ideas and you won’t be disappointed!
Free or low cost craft workshops
Local libraries are a fantastic resource and put on lots of free activities – sing-alongs, craft sessions and special events. Every so often, some companies put on free craft events in-store – including Lush, Hobbycraft and Toys R Us. Worth checking out if there’s one near you.
Local scrapstores
Don’t have enough scrap materials of your own? Companies donate their unwanted materials and objects to local scrapstores, and you can become a member for a small fee. With a little imagination, donated materials make incredible craft and play accessories! Find your local scrapstore on Facebook by searching for: Ashfield Play Forum Broxtowe Play Forum Gedling Play Forum
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Ever wanted to show your kids what ‘things were like back in my day’? This retro cinema offers a nostalgic trip for those of us lucky enough to remember the good old days of velvet seats and curtained screens. I can hear you humming the Pearl and Dean tune now! The Savoy, on Derby Road, is the only surviving pre-Second Word War cinema left in Nottingham out of 52! This iconic building was built by the architect Reginald Cooper in the art –deco style with a curved front and opened its doors for the first time on 7th Nov 1935 by Lenton Picture House Ltd, a consortium of local business men. It started its early days with just one screen and has definitely withstood the test of time now being home to 4 screens. The cinema is very well managed and constantly being updated, screen 4 has just been refurbished. Being cared for like this the cinema will be around for many years to come and at only £19 for a family ticket* it is well worth a visit.
As well as offering the latest movies the Savoy streams live events such as The Royal Shakespeare Company productions and National Theatre Live. Savoy are great for children’s birthday parties too, offering a private screening of a blockbuster film of your choice for as little as £150 for up to 30 children and 8 adults, 2 free cinema tickets for the birthday girl or boy and use of the party room immediately after the film. On top of all this the Savoy is a fully licensed wedding venue! That’s right you can hire the venue for your big day. To find out more info, what’s on and book tickets visit:
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NG8 KIDS DIARY
If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you! The listing is free for not-for-profit or charity groups. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition (up to 150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Inbetweenies Group - every Wednesday, 10am-11.30am (term time only). For ages 10mths - 2 years. Aspley Children’s Centre, Minver Cres, NG8 5PJ. For more info call 0115 876 3777
Diddy Dots - every Friday (term time only), 10am - 11am. For 0-18mths. Aspley Children’s Centre, Minver Cres, NG8 5PJ. For more info call 0115 876 3777 Lily & Co Day Nursery - provide childcare for children aged 6mths-5yrs at Aspley Childrens Centre, Minver Cres, NG8 5PJ. Flexible hours. Early Learning Programme. For more info: 0115 970 5152 Birchover Play - every Wednesday, 3.30 - 5.30pm. For 5-13yrs at Birchover Comm. Centre, 83 Birchover Road, NG8 4BW. For more info call 0115 976 3777.
Harrow Road Toddler Group - every Monday (term time only), 9.45am - 11.15am. From birth5yrs, £2 per session at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. For more info call Sue Tyrer on 0115 928 2421 or 07815 449876.
Strictly Ballroom/Latin American Dancing with BW Dance - Chilwell Memorial Hall, High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AT. Saturday 11am - 12 noon. Groups for all ages 3 yrs upwards. All teachers DBS checked. For more info contact us 07940 783159
St Leonard’s Dads & Kids Club - every 3rd Saturday, monthly for 0-11yrs. From 10am - 12 noon at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Wollaton Rd, NG8 2AF. 1st Wollaton Brownies- meet every Friday, 5.30pm - 7pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, NG8 2AF. Scout Association - 0115 952 3617
Song, Story & Rhyme - every Thursday, 11am-12noon. For ages 0 -4 years. Aspley Children’s Centre, Minver Cres, NG8 5PJ. For more info call 0115 876 3777
2nd Wollaton Brownies- meet every Monday, 6pm - 7.30pm and Guides meet Monday, 7.30pm 9.15pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, NG8 2AF.
Grangewood Carers & Toddlers - Tuesday (term-time) at Grangewood Methodist Church. 1.30pm to 3pm. £1.50 per session. For more info call Margaret on 0115 925 8093
Aspley Youth Group
- 7pm - 9pm (11-19yrs) at The Aspley YMCA, Melbourne Road, NG8 5HL
Kingswood Toddlers - Wed & Thurs 10am - 11.30am. Birth - 2½ years. £2 per session. At Kingswood Church, Lambourne Drive, NG8 1GR. For more info call 0115 928 4086. Beechdale Toddler Group - every Tues (term time only), 9.15am - 11.15am. 1st session free then £2 per session. At Ambergate Community Centre, Ambergate Rd, NG8 3GD. For more info call 07891 012086. Drop In Play Session - every Monday, 9.30 - 11.30am for 0-5yrs at Wollaton Children’s Centre, Arleston Drive, NG8 2FZ. For more info call 0115 876 2185 Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) yrs. Monday & Wednesday 6.45 - 9pm.
- The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13 - 18
Mucky Pups - every Friday, 1.15pm - 2.45pm for 0-5yrs. A messy play session at Wollaton Children’s Centre, Arleston Drive, NG8 2FZ. For more info call 0115 876 2185
Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - October-March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind. Est, Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; Hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club Night for all ages 6.30-7.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. Meet Thurs 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more info.
kids Girlguiding’s Bravery Award for Wollaton’s Eleanor and Evelyn
The courage of Eleanor Drummond (11, pictured front right) and her sister Evelyn (9, pictured front left) has been recognised by the presentation of Girlguiding’s Celtic Cross, a special award to mark exceptional resilience in the face of adversity. The girls are members of 101st Kingswood Brownies and Guides and the presentation was made by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s County Commissioner Jackie Brocklehurst after the Guide unit’s meeting in Wollaton back in October.
even to those of us around them who are aware of their recent personal tragedy. They truly are a credit to their family and to Girlguiding.’ ‘The girls have been through a tough time, and yet have always kept a smile on their faces,’ agreed County Commissioner Jackie Brocklehurst. ‘Their courage and positive attitude is a lesson to us all.’
The girls were nominated for the award by Hemlock Castle Division Commissioner Emily Hogan. ‘Evelyn and Eleanor are always kind and caring, are the first to help others and have never complained,
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Pippins Playgroup - a fun & friendly baby & toddler group. Fridays 10am - 11.30am at Wollaton Vale Community Centre, NG8 2JA. For more information visit www.facebook.com/groups/ pippinswollaton
Bilborough Baby & Toddler Group - every Monday in term time. 9.30am - 11.30am. Just 50p, including drinks/snacks. At St Martin’s Church, St Martin’s Road, NG8 3BH. Call 07929 013447 or visit www.stmartinsbilborough.org.uk The Ark Youth Club - 7-16 year olds. Thursday 6.30pm-7.30pm (term-time). Table tennis, pool, games, life lesson stories and tuck shop! Glaisdale Gospel Hall, NG8 4GY. For more info call: 07967 490318. 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 eves 7pm - 9.15pm. 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! 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers - Beavers Fri | Cubs Panther Grp Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX 6.30-7.45 club run coaching sessions 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX 8-9.30pm races. ForFri. Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www. more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645
New Café Opens at Wollaton Park
Nottingham City Council’s latest Café project is now open!
Activities...
We have been re-varnishing memorial seats recently while also doing some work in the Camellia House, jobs that will continue for a while yet. We have also opened the Camellia House to the public on weekends when there are no staff on duty. If you’d like to volunteer an hour or so for this please get in touch.
Photography...
Meanwhile Pete Forster has taken photographic beginners (and advanced) photographers around the park and Hall with some brilliant results, such as the Hall above; and on another occasion we went for a treewalk with Dr Graham Piearce, the tree-expert, and realised how little we knew about trees.
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Anyone who wants to become a member of the FoWP group can join for the annual sum of £5, just get in touch via email or phone. £5 covers insurance, parking on task days and various perks. The committee meets on the first Wednesday of every month and invite anyone interested in joining to contact wollatonpark@hotmail.com or call Mark Jacobs, the membership secretary, on 07747 616680. Volunteer activities normally take place on the fourth Thursday of the month. Other days, such as photo-and-tree walks, are posted on Facebook.Everyone is welcome. Look for us on Facebook.
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The building is the last remaining World War Two hut on the site and is called Wollaton 508 in memory of Parachute Infantry Regiment 508 which was based there. More recently it was the park’s sports pavilion, but has not been in use for many years. The site was developed at a total cost of £123,000, £38k of which was provided by Waste Recycling Environmental Ltd (WREN) following the conversion into café space, which also includes community rooms and new park toilets. Nottingham City Council’s heritage sites’ catering team will operate the new café. It will offer sandwiches, cakes, coffees and seasonal treats. Situated next to the play area, it is an ideal venue for families visiting the park and hall. Cllr Dave Trimble, portfolio holder for Leisure and Culture said “I am so pleased and proud that we have been able to convert another of our buildings for such a great benefit to our visitors and to the local community. This is another wonderful asset for our Green Flag standard park and for Wollaton Hall. I would also like to thank WREN for their support in this project and enabling us to create such a lovely public space.” For more information about WREN funding contact Cheryl Raynor at cheryl.raynor@ wren.org.uk or visit www.wren.org.uk
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PLASTIC is FANTASTIC How to – or is it? become Plastic Clever in 2018
Plastic pollution is becoming one of the biggest man-made threats of the • When buying a drink modern world, and at the rate the in a cafe or pub, say “No issue is growing, us kids (and our straw please!” and reduce kids’ kids) are going to have to pick the amount of single-use up one environmental clean-up bill in the future. plastic straws you use
Did you know? • Over the last 10 years humans have produced more plastic than during the last century. • Around 60% of this is single-use - used once and then thrown away, and about a truck‛s worth of plastic enters the world's oceans every single minute. • This contributes to the deaths of 1 million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals every year, and it‛s estimated that by the year 2050 there‛ll be more plastic in the oceans than fish.
But we’re not bitter or full of doom and gloom. No, instead we are hopeful and optimistic that we can avert this crisis if we all do our bit and make a positive impact in 2018. So, we are asking the people of Nottingham to join us in the fight against plastic pollution and to make becoming ‘Plastic Clever’ one of their New Year’s Resolution for the coming year.
• Carry a refillable coffee cup around with you so you don‛t have to use a non-recyclable cup and lid again. • Use a refillable water bottle and get free fill ups from cafes and restaurants - it will save you a lot of money and it will cut down the amount of single-use plastic bottles you use. • Carry a bag for life and save money by not using single-use plastic bags.
By the way, Plastic Clever doesn’t mean Plastic Free Taking these steps and making that is actually very difficult some small changes may not to achieve. Becoming Plastic Clever is very simple and is all seem like much, but if every about you reducing the BIG 4 one of us made these simple single-use plastic polluters (bags, commitments, together this cups + lids, straws and bottles). will lead to a huge positive As well as helping the environment, impact. it will probably save you a fair bit of money too.
WE WANT YOU! Plastic Clever Cafes and Businesses
Cafes, organisations and businesses are often responsible for using and distributing vast amounts of single-use plastic items: the BIG 4 plus plastic cutlery. But it doesn’t have to be this way! We’d like to work with and help as many local companies as possible in 2018 to help them achieve and celebrate a Plastic Clever status. See www.BePlasticClever.co.uk for more details. Thanks for reading. Amy (14) and Ella (12) hello@kidsagainstplastic.co.uk
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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... Media reports suggest a freezing winter could continue into the new year, with temperatures dropping and the arrival of heavy snow and blizzards throughout the months of January and February. The force have a number of advice guides to ensure you, your family and your home is best prepared for this predicted weather. Keep warm, keep well If you are over 65 or have a health condition or reduced mobility, you should ideally heat your home to at least 18°C. It is also a good idea to try to keep your bedroom at this temperature throughout the night if possible. Please talk to older relatives, neighbours and friends to ensure they are prepared for the winter. When travelling - be prepared Be prepared by having an emergency kit in your vehicle, which should include ice-scraper, de-icer, warm clothes and blankets, torch, boots, first aid kit, jump leads, a spade, a road atlas and sunglasses (for the winter glare). Check the forecast for the day. The morning trip to work might be clear skies and frost, but the changeable British weather means those clouds can roll in and the next thing you know you’re driving home in snow. Be ready for all eventualities. Plan your journey • Check weather and travel conditions before and during your journey and make sure you leave extra time to clear your windscreen properly before setting off. • Try to stick to main roads that have been gritted, wherever
possible. You can find details of gritting routes in our county on the Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council web sites. Protect your home in winter As the nights get darker earlier leave a light on inside your home. (Remember to choose low energy lamps.) Use a timer switch: These operate the lights as it starts to get dark. Change the times that the lights come on to simulate an occupied home. Make sure your front door is well lit: Use dusk to dawn lighting that automatically comes on as it gets dark. Keep your house secure: Make sure you keep your doors and windows locked at all times. Going on holiday • Suspend any deliveries, such as milk and newspapers • Ask a friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your property • Try to make your home look occupied while you are not there by using timer switches on lamps or your radio Be a good neighbour If you see anyone acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood, call the police on 101 or, in an emergency, 999. To find out more about the force’s winter advice guide please visit: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/ advice/winter-safety
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