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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 afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tues 7-9pm: 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+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. 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 Branch British Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk 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. Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Hall Drive, NG8 1AF. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 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, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. Now rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: 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. New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Sat Sept. 22 at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com 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 monthly in & around Nottinghamshire, inc. coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011. Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Mon 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

Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.

NG8 Community Diary cont..... Learn to Dance Ceroc - Thurs 7.45pm - 10.45pm at Lutterell Hall, NG2 6AY. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great fun, social night. For more info call Sue: 07915 671688. Like our FB page Ceroc Heaven for more Notts classes. Wollaton Art Group - indulge yourself! Come and paint or draw weekly in peace & quiet. Every Tuesday, 2-4pm at Wollaton Vale Comm. Centre. Call 07751 287096 for details. Cardio Tennis - for adults. Saturdays 11am - 12 noon. £5 per session. For more info & to book a space call Luke on 0777 1785335 or email: minicoaching@outlook.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 Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For information and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115 934 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040 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.

Beeston U3As September Open Meeting - Brian Tuck will give a talk: Samuel Pepys on Thursday 6 Sept at 10am at Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Rd, Beeston. Free for members. £2 visitors. Come along & find out about Beeston U3A. Visit www.beestonu3a.org.uk for more info. Educational, creative & leisure opportunities for retired people. 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 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 Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come and join us having fun dancing (mainly at improver level) in New Stapleford on Friday afternoons. For more info call 0115 914 0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk 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 Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org 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” - opportunities for older lesbians 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. Further info:0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay & bi-men. Social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm, 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk

Tanya About Town With New Year behind us, how many of you have stuck to your resolutions? Did you plan to get out more? Explore a bit more culture? Well, here are my suggestions for some of the things to do in and around Nottinghamshire during the first part of the year. Whether you're a visitor or just want to get to know the city a little better, there are lots of tours to take you around the town. Join Hello Notts Tours on the “Nottingham Highlights” City of Nottingham Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour. They take place from March to October. Or explore Nottingham’s rich history and spectacular sites on the Robin Hood Town Tour before heading to Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, built into the cliff on which Nottingham Castle stands. Enjoy a hearty pub lunch and pint of ale, with regular dates throughout the year. You may already be aware of the National Justice Museum in Nottingham’s historic Shire Hall, but have you ever wondered about its hidden secrets? A special new guided tour gives VIP access to the museum's secret spaces and runs throughout the year. Big names in music are set to visit the city this year. Superstar Ozzy Osbourne kicks off the UK leg of his final tour at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena on 1 February. The less controversial Paul Carrack, one of the most revered voices in music, returns to the Royal Concert Hall on 14 February to the delight his legions of admirers with the new album These Days.

Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Catch it at the Theatre Royal 12 - 16 Feb. Fancy some nostalgia? Halfway To Paradise tells the story of Billy Fury, featuring the original members of Billy's own band, Fury's Tornados, alongside the golden voice of Colin Gold at the Royal Concert Hall 19 Feb and Wannabe, a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the World's biggest girl band, the Spice Girls visits on 10 March. And finally, 'Keeeeep Dancing' as The Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour is back and waltzing into the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham for three shows on 5 - 6 February while Brendan Cole leads his cast in a thrilling extravaganza of music and dance at the Royal Concert Hall 20 Feb and join the nation's favourite ballroom couple, Anton & Erin in their new, show-stopping dance production, Those Magical Musicals - 3 Mar 2019'

Want to feel old? Its 20 years since 'You've Come A long Way Baby', but just a few months until Fatboy Slim brings his new tour to Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena on 1 March. Also Ali, Astro and Mickey - the sounds of UB40 come to Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall with 'A Real Labour of Love Tour' to celebrate the 40 years since they first performed live! George Ezra continues his phenomenal career with the announcement of his first ever headline arena tour. The tour takes in 10 arena shows across the UK, heading to the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on 12 March. One of the world's greatest classical singers Alfie Boe brings his tour back to the UK, announcing a date in what is becoming another landmark year for the much loved tenor. He will be performing at the Royal Concert Hall on 10 April, or take a musical journey through Neil Diamond's glittering 50 year career at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall on 13 April. Fancy a laugh? Father Ted star Ardal O'Hanlon will appear at Lakeside Arts on 2 March in his latest stand-up show. Multi-award-winning Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert is back with a brand new live show. In a six-year break from stand-up, a lot has happened to Rhod. Find out what at the Royal Concert Hall on 4 April. The regional premier of Wonderland, a spirited and uplifting drama written by the daughter of a Nottingham miner opens at Nottingham Playhouse 8 - 23 February. Tennessee Williams' explosive 1947 domestic drama, A Street Car Named Desire was a sensation on stage and screen and comes to the Lace Market Theatre 28 Jan - 2 Feb. Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood

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ot many of us can find the time to bake these days, despite the popularity of programmes such as the Great British Bake Off, but there is no doubt that a home-baked cake can knock the socks off anything you can buy ready-made in the supermarket. If you do decide to bake your own cakes, not only will you fill the house with a gorgeous aroma that makes the whole family feel like they’ve stepped back in time, you will also be following in the footsteps of our ancestors. The first evidence of baking dates back to the ancient world. The oldest oven

ever discovered was in Croatia in 2014 dating back some 6500 years. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks baked bread and baking flourished under the Romans with their love of festivals and feasts. The first Bakers’ Guild was established in Rome in 168 BC. The recipes I have chosen are simple and quick so you won’t spend all day in the kitchen, they also celebrate the use of fruit in baking, so whilst I can’t claim they are healthy or detoxifying, they do at least contribute to your 5 a day!

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A really easy cake this one, sweet but with the tang of passionfruit, perfect with a cuppa. Ingredients 200g butter, soft 200g golden caster sugar 4 eggs (beaten) 200g self-raising flour (sifted) A dash of milk Passionfruit filling 4 large passionfruit 100g butter, very soft 200g icing sugar

This is best made with soft, buttery pears and served warm with a dollop of cream or crème fraiche. Ingredients 50g butter (melted) 500g ripe pears, peeled, cored and chopped Juice of 1 lemon 75g caster sugar 2 eggs (beaten) 2 tbsp apricot jam for glaze

A really easy quick bake, that can be frozen. Ingredients 140g softened butter 140g caster sugar 140g self-raising flour 1tsp baking powder 2 large eggs (beaten) 3 ripe bananas (retain half of one for slicing on the top of the cake)

Heat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas4. Line and butter 2 x 20cm sponge tins. Beat butter and sugar until light and soft then beat in eggs, flour and milk to make a smooth batter. Divide between tins and smooth off. Bake for 20/25 mins until risen and golden. Leave to cool. Halve the passionfruit and scoop out the seeds, push through a sieve to obtain the juice. Beat the butter until light and combine with half the icing sugar, add 2 tbsp of the passionfruit juice and the rest of the icing sugar. Brush the two inside faces of the sponges with the left-over juice and then spread the filling on one half, add the top and dust with icing sugar.

Heat oven to 180°C/160°fan/gas4. Line and grease a 20cm, loosebottomed cake tin. Put pears into a bowl with lemon juice to prevent them going brown. Sieve the flour and baking powder into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and the caster sugar. Beat in the eggs and melted butter then fold in the pears. Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for about 50 mins. Cool on a wire rack. To make the glaze, melt the apricot jam with 1 tbsp water and brush on the surface of the cake.

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Connections newest recruits “The Gemettes” made their debut performance at our “New Connections” sell out show recently held in Long Eaton. The ladies have been working extremely hard through the stages of the audition process during the year after all attending Gem’s “Love To Sing Course” which ran through January and February last year. During their performance, the Gemettes were presented with their “GEM Brooch” and were crowned TRUE GEMS and are now looking forward to their ﬁrst trip abroad with the chorus which is to Calpe in Spain at the beginning of April 2019 to represent Great Britain and LABBS (Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers) to compete in their ﬁrst competition at the Spanish Barbershop Convention.

Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble is looking for quality trained and/or experienced alto voices. Our standards are high but so are the rewards. We rehearse in West Bridgford, Nottingham, on Monday evenings, from 8-10pm. For enquiries or audition details please contact join_us@mirabile.org.uk or phone 07860930642.

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of all abilities. No auditions or the need to read music. We sing a variety of light classical music, show and pop songs. Rehearsals are in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe on Mondays 8.00 - 9.45 pm, term time only. New term commences 7 January 2019 and just look at some of the health beneﬁts below:Singing strengthens the immune system. ... Singing is a workout. ... Singing improves your posture. ... Singing helps with sleep. ... Singing is a natural anti-depressant. ... Singing lowers stress levels. ... Singing improves mental alertness. Singing can widen your circle of friends... Don’t forget 7 January 2019. Try something new in the New Year!

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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. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets 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 - 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, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and further info. 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 - 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. Wed 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 commences January 7th. 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 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm-7pm. 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 Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate. actually@gmail.com. Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session. Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk

Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wednesday 8.30pm (except 26 Dec) at the Gladstone NG5 2AW. All

singers, acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin/Marion 0115 9552935 or m.smalley@ntlworld.com or visit: carringtontriangle.org.uk

The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, beginners welcome. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont Rd, NG5 1BH. £3.50 (£1.50 concessions) per wk. First session free. For more info call Angela: 07981885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise YesterYear - a small a cappella singing group, rehearse weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly in St Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church, Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby.For more info contact Chris Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-for-everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices New Greasley Singers - small, mixed voice choir, singing Bach to Queen!Wed: 7.30pm-9pm at St Mary’s Parish Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. Call Elaine (MD) on 07904 297557 or 07506 547460 or email: thenewgreasleysingers@gmail.com

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East Leake Community Choir If you enjoy singing, why not come and join us? We meet weekly in St Mary’s Church on Tuesdays from 7.15pm - 9pm (term time). For more information visit: www.eastleakecommunitychoir.co.uk or email: choir@eastleakecommunitychoir. co.uk or ﬁnd us on Facebook.

Bingham and District Choral Society If one of your New Year resolutions is to join a choir, please come along and give Bingham and District Choral Society a try, with three free sessions as a ‘taster’. We are a friendly, non-audition classical choir and we love to sing a varied choral repertoire. After the Christmas break, rehearsals will recommence on Wednesday 9th January at Carnarvon Primary School, Nursery Road, Bingham from 7.15 – 9.30pm. We shall be singing works by Thiman, Turner, Rutter and Elgar. For more information, please take a look at our website: www.binghamchoral.org.uk or call our secretary Val Morgan on 0115 9332353. Each year, the choir holds an open Singing Day. This will take place on Saturday 16th February 2019 in the State Chamber, Southwell Minster, from 10.00am until 3.30pm, and will be led by Ellie Martin, professional soloist and choral conductor. The day will cost £20 or £8 for under 18s. Further details from Derek Tabron 0115 9894836 or by email: derektabron@uwclub.net.

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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

Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers,

carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Monday from 6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@firststepsed.co.uk 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 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 Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@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

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ng8 - helping hand group directory New Beginnings Art Group - community group for people unable to work due to long term health issues. No previous painting experience necessary. Meet Wednesdays - 13.30 - 15.30 at The Oasis Centre, Union St, Beeston, NG9 2LU. £20 per half term. For more info call Caroline - 0115 925 1300 or visit: www.newbeginningsart.co.uk

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

Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month

from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733 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 Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL 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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Beyond Diagnosis service is well supported throughout their time accessing the service. We are looking for volunteers who can donate 1-2 hours of their time a week to make a difference to the lives of local people living with cancer. All our volunteers attend specific training and complete a DBS criminal records check. For more information regarding becoming a volunteer, please get in touch by: E-mail – volunteering@selfhelp.org.uk Telephone – 0115 911662 Website - https://www.selfhelp.org.uk/ projects/macmillan-beyond-diagnosis

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Walks With Emily & Friends Strelley Village lies just a few miles from the hustle and bustle of Nottingham city centre. Not to be confused with Strelley, which lies just across the main road, Strelley Village is a quaint area with lovely footpaths and home to Strelley Hall.

walk down this path you will eventually reach the M1 motorway, and go through a tunnel underneath. At this point, follow the path round to the left and keep to this path until you reach a main road. At this point there is a short walk up the road, so dogs will need to be kept on a short lead. Follow this road up (Dead Lane) being careful to watch for oncoming traffic as this small section doesn’t have a path. At the top of the hill, turn right down Robinettes Lane (past the farm shop). Keep walking down this lane for a short while until you see a footpath sign and a metal gate on the right (signposted to Strelley).

Walk distance: 4 miles Difficulty: Easy- all on the flat Pub stop: The Broad Oak - Strelley Village (just down from start and end point) Starting point: Lay by off Main Street, Strelley Village For this route, park up at the lay by just off Main Road. This is free - if it is full, try the Broad Oak pub (although you will have to pay to park here). From where you have parked, turn left up the bridleway. Continue down this path as it bends round until you reach a fork. Instead of continuing up, follow the path round to the right continuing across fields with a wooded area on your right. Keep following the path down until you reach a cross roads - there should be a green sign telling you where all the footpaths go, turn right following the footpath towards Cossall. As you

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Take this turning and walk across the fields following the footpath signs and going through several gates. Eventually you will come to another road (more like a farm track). Continue up until you reach a T-junction, and here turn right. Walk along the road passing over the M1 motorway, until you can see Strelley Hall in the distance. When you have crossed over the footbridge, you will be back in Strelley Village. Turn right and walk back down the road to your car. To download the Ordnance Survey map route, and for more dog walks around the Nottinghamshire area and beyond: visit www.greatbritishdogwalks.com Follow us on social media for updates: Facebook: @greatbritishdogwalks Instagram: @greatbritishdogwalks Twitter: @gbdogwalks

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on yer bike! A few months ago I decided to forgo my personal safety and ride a bicycle to work. Why, might you ask, would a middle-aged man decide to do this? Well, ultimately this is all about getting regular exercise, having a faster commute, and saving some money. Don’t worry, I have no plans to become a MAMIL*, nobody needs to see me in all my aerodynamic glory, but I thought it may be worth sharing the experience for those thinking of doing the same. After all, how hard could it be after twenty years of not going near a bike? STUCK IN THE PAST It turns out that a lot has changed. Most importantly bike technology has moved on. Compared to when I last got in the saddle I feel like a Russian monkey in a space suit. I was bewildered by the choices. I used to have a five-speed Raleigh racing bike, with rubber block brakes and a gear lever on the side of the frame. Now I have to deal with more gears than I can count, too many cogs, hydraulic disc brakes, and bike frames made of materials that are lighter than air. Then I have the choice of racer, hybrid, cyclocross, mountain, hardtail, and more besides. Fortunately I know plenty of people who are already competent cyclists and I went with the following advice: ‘get a bullet-proof hybrid for commuting. Something that is low maintenance and you can’t break’. BUYER BEWARE So armed with all the information I could find I went to a local bike shop and was well attended by the staff. Having test ridden a bike that took my fancy I then loaded up with gear. Second piece of advice I was given was as follows: ‘Get a helmet, lights, hi-vis jacket, and a bike pump’. Armed with this I felt safe that I had the basics covered and didn’t resort to the classic blunder of trying to buy everything in the bike shop. To be honest, I think the staff took pity on me. FIRST RIDE So, I’d got the bike and the kit. Now I had to ride the thing. The third piece of advice I was given now stuck in my mind: ‘you’ve bought the bike, now make sure you ride it’. I was determined not to be someone who spent money on a bike and left it to gather dust in the garage. So I took it out for a spin down the ring road where there is a really wide cycle path (the further I was from traffic the better). About two miles in, and after a

rather violent attempt to change gears, the chain fell off and jammed itself between frame and deraileur (that’s the proper name for the big cog). Chastened, I had to walk my bike back home and phone a friend to help me out. Fortunately he was pretty understanding and glossed over my embarrassment and together we fixed the errant chain. ACHES AND PAINS Here’s something no-one tells you about riding a bike: your body will hate you for the first week or so. I’m relatively fit thanks to chasing my kids on a daily basis but I was the sorest man alive for the first week and a half of cycling. I decided to jump straight in and cycle to work every day which left me with aching legs, an inability to go up hills at anything more than a snail’s pace, and a really sore backside. I’m not proud about this, but it takes a while for your rear-end to get used to sitting on a saddle. Factor in all the bumps and potholes in Nottingham’s roads and I could make a case for mandatory cushions on my office chair. But it wears off fast, soon I was whizzing to work on a regular basis OTHER PEOPLE Here’s the other thing people don’t tell you: the minute you get on a bike you will become a militant cyclist. I’m not kidding, pedestrians, dog walkers, parked cars, traffic lights, drivers, students, they’re all wrong. None of them understand the trials of riding a bike and they are clearly subservient to your priority on the road or cyclepath. Now this is all a matter of perspective, but you’ll be amazed just how quickly you become Judgy McJudgeson of Judgeville on your commute. Good luck with that, the trick is to not buy into the idea that somehow only you know what you’re doing. So that’s it, my first foray into the world of cycling. Come back in a year and I’ll probably be clad head to foot in cycling gear with a garage full of bikes. *MAMIL - middle-aged man in lycra Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant!

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NG8 KIDS DIARY

If you run a group or club for kids, 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 birth-5yrs, £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. Cubs at St Margaret’s - Mondays (term time) 6.30pm - 8pm at Phoenix Hall, Aspley Lane. Girls & boys aged 8 to 10½ yrs. Make new friends, earn badges, have fun! Come and visit or call 07527 645839 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 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. 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. 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. 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

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 6.307.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. 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 Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13 - 18 yrs. Monday & Wednesday 6.45 - 9pm. 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.

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Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org

Wollaton Twins Group - for parents, carers & expectant parents with their multiple birth children (& siblings). All welcome. Meet on 2nd Monday of month - 10am - 11.30am at St Leaonard’s Comm. Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, NG8 2ND. £2 per family for NTTC members, £3 non members. For more info email Sarah: wollaton@nottinghamtwins.org.uk or contact us via Facebook.com/ wollatontwinsgroup

Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@musicfor-everyone.org 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 Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir. co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! Outlaws 6.30-7.45 BMX club coaching Nottingham BMX Race 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs,Track Scouts- & Nottingham Explorers- Beavers Frirun | Cubs Panthersessions Grp Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. Fri. For 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www. Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Pippins Playgroup - a fun & friendly baby & toddler group. Fridays 10am 11.30am at Wollaton Vale Community Centre, NG8 2JA. For more info visit www. facebook.com/groups/pippinswollaton Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, BTEC, DofE & much more. Young people 1218yrs. Visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel:0115 9837645

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Students Tackle The Faraday Challenge!

Apprentices from Nottingham City Homes have come to the rescue of a local scout group to help keep their premises in use.

Students from five schools converged on The Nottingham Emmanuel School in West Bridgford to take part in The Faraday Challenge, each attempting to design the most efficient and innovative solution to an engineering task. In the running were teams representing The Nottingham Emmanuel School, Bluecoat Wollaton, Bluecoat Aspley, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy and Ellis Guildford School. All striving to win the task and secure their school’s place on the project’s national league table of winning entrants. Phil Hart from the Institution of Engineering and Technology ran the challenge and said that 178 schools will eventually take part, with the top five in the tables competing in a National Final in Edinburgh next summer. Phil says the project aims to reinvigorate interest in engineering as a subject. “I hope that students walk out of the door today with a much wider understanding of what the world of engineering is about, so they can either explore it more, or even to discover that it isn’t for them!.” Matthew Ashmore, an Academic Mentor at The Nottingham Emmanuel School hosted the event and said, “All of the students were very capable, even though the complex nature of the challenge could easily have deterred them.” The winning team designed a motorised truck for delivering a telescope for launch, using a prism shape to hold the telescope securely on its journey and which opened at the top for access.

The 75th Nottingham Scout Group, based in Wollaton, were left with no way of heating their base after their heating system was condemned due to faulty wiring. They made a plea for help to Deputy Leader of Nottingham City Council, Cllr Graham Chapman and to Nottingham City Homes, whose apprentices and Director are now giving up their time to help fit a new system. Not only are the third year apprentices installing a new heating system, but they are also fixing some of the lighting and upgrading the toilets at the scout premises on Arleston Drive. NCH and their Nottingham suppliers, City Electrical Factor and Michael Pavis are providing all the materials and appliances, including heating panels and light fittings free of charge has part of their social responsibility commitments. Cllr Graham Chapman, Deputy Leader of Nottingham City Council, said: “I’m pleased we were able to help this scout group. It’s important that we support local initiatives and groups like the scouts. So many young people are a part of this group locally and we need to make sure they have somewhere warm and welcoming to run their activities through the winter months.”

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