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NG8 Community Diary

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 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. 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. 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 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. 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

NG8 Community Diary cont..... 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

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. 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. 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 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 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.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” - 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 info call 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 S

ummer is now well and truly upon us and so we cross our fingers with the weather as we welcome festival season. Lakeside’s International Children’s Theatre and Dance Festival, Wheee! has become a key event in the regional arts calendar for children and families. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Highfield Park there will be a host of performances by international companies: 28 May - 3 June. There’s more family entertainment on the way at Arnold Carnival (16-17 June). Big stage entertainment comes from local and professional entertainers. Favourites also include a fun dog show, children’s fun fair, craft marquees and food. Whilst we’re on the subject of food, prepare to make the most divine ice creams you’ve ever tasted at The School of Artisan Food (21 June/24 July). During this practical one-day course you will try your hand at making eight different types of vanilla ice cream. Prefer someone to cook for you? Craig Floate returns to Debbie Bryan after multiple sellout Supper Clubs to host an unforgettable evening on 15 June. This pop-up dining experience has a fresh, seasonal menu, and is never one to miss due to its high demand. Love music? Don’t miss the Forest Live season as Sherwood Pines welcomes Paul Heaton & Jacqui Adams (8 June), Gary Barlow (23 June) and UB40 (24 June). Nottingham’s biggest music festival, Splendour, returns for its tenth year at Wollaton Park (21 July). An epic line up of legends include

The Charlatans, Paloma Faith and The Stranglers. Not to be outdone, Southwell plays host to a perfect blend of rising stars, festival favourites and music legends at The Gate to Southwell Festival (7-10 June) and Newark Festival is back for its seventh year, headlined by Marti Pellow, along with Kim Wilde, Go West, Nick Heyward and Limahl. Outdoor entertainment continues in the form of theatre. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland will bring song and dance to Wollaton Park (8 July). Bring a picnic and enjoy a night of magical theatre under the stars at Newstead Abbey with Sense & Sensibility (15 July) Enjoy more of the great outdoors by joining the Sherwood Forest Trust for a special weekend celebrating the life and history of the great British Woodland, as they hold the annual Major Oak Woodland Festival in the heart of Sherwood Forest (9-10 June) or join the Nottingham Booklovers Walk (3 June/1 July) approx 1 mile in distance, it will showcase the city and celebrate the many writers, poets and published authors associated with Nottingham. Finally, see the city in a different light. Sunrise City is a 5k run or walk that takes place at 5.30am. The route takes you past famous landmarks, including Nottingham Castle and Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem before a picturesque return along the Notts-Beeston Canal (6 July).

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May 17 - - The Little Green Orchard by Katherine Kear June 21 - - Saturday Night at the Movies by David Wright July 19 - - A Moment in Time by Lorena Dyer For more information and tickets please call 0115 965 4745

May Fair Sat May 12th

1.30-4pm Community Centre Harrow Road Stalls, raffle, bouncy castle, children’s activities, refreshments Proceeds to support dementia friendly singing sessions held weekly in the centre.

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Coffee Morning Kingswood Methodist Church (Lambourne Drive)

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May 10 - Club Workshop May 24 -”Magic Moments” Sandra Gunner June 14 - Club Competition June 28 -”Summertime” Susan Maddocks

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Give Sailing A Go In Nottingham Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society WOLLATON VILLAGE DOVECOTE MUSEUM: Dovecote Drive, off Bramcote Lane, Wollaton (opposite the library), NG8 2NB. Open 2pm – 4.30pm. 3pm, guided walk around village. Step over the threshold and you step back into Tudor history. Sunday 13th May - 2.15pm official opening of the 2018 exhibition including magnificent recreations of Tudor costumes and a display dedicated to the men of Wollaton who lost their lives in the First World War. Sunday 10th June – extended exhibition on the theme “Traditional Handicrafts”. Bring your craft project to show us, and enjoy a crafty afternoon in the garden. GUIDED WALK: Wednesday 6th June “Wollaton Park Gardens and Heritage Tree”. Meet 7.00pm by the red phone box in the top car park in Wollaton Park. Led by Andrew Hamilton. Duration 2 hours. Contact: Angela Gilbert 0115 9283414 or see website http://www.spanglefish. com/WollatonHistorical

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Congratulations to: J Robson, J Smith, K Martin, R Greaves & B Carlisle who won Savoy Cinema tickets; A Walters who won theatre tickets; E Blackman who won a £50 meal; G Lewis who won £25 cash; S.Count who won £20 voucher; Thanks to: Theatre Royal, Savoy Cinema & El Capo

There’s something for everyone as the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Push The Boat Out gives you the chance to try sailing and windsurfing for free or low cost this May. If you’re on the lookout for something completely different, whether you’re bored of the gym and want some outdoor health and fitness, are a bit of an adrenaline junkie, need something to switch your brain off from everyday life or simply want a sociable new activity you can enjoy with your partner or family, pop down to your local sailing club or centre during Push The Boat Out and have a go. Over 22,000 people regularly go along to their local sailing club every month across the Midlands, sailing small sailboats or windsurfing on the region’s reservoirs, lakes and rivers. At least four venues across Nottinghamshire are hosting Push The Boat Out events throughout the whole of May. All kit and safety equipment is provided so just bring a pair of old trainers you don’t mind getting wet and your sense of fun. Refreshments will be available with a host of shoreside activities and entertainment to enjoy too. Find your nearest event at

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hanging vines looping from tree to tree, it is truly magical. Some really helpful staff greeted us and set us on our golfing adventure. We were given the Sacred Skull Pass course and kitted out with clubs to fit our heights and different coloured balls – very handy when there are 6 of you. The course was set with differing degrees of difficulty; some holes are straightforward while others are quite tricky. The weather changes in the jungle too with rain and lightning projections being cast around the course, but don’t worry you don’t get wet! We all had a thoroughly great time and enjoyed a drink in the jungle themed Tiki cocktail bar afterwards too. The kids are already planning when we will be back to try the Temple Trail’ by Cat Hedges

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THE DEADLIFT I would like to talk about the deadlift or as it is fondly known...the dreaded deadlift. Most people stay well away from this fundamental exercise, and why is that? The most common reason is “it gives me a bad back.”

Technical key points for the deadlift

Many years ago, that was my excuse, but now it’s my go to exercise for development. It isn’t about the lift, it isn’t the lift that’s causing your issues… it’s you!

• Bar should be set to correct height (height of a calibrated plate or roughly a third way up your shin)

Let me explain a little. The deadlift is probably the most important lift within any training programme.

• Conventional (not sumo) deadlift stance is just inside shoulder width

• It strengthens bone density

• As you look down, the bar should be inline with the balls of your feet

• It improves full body strength • It mobilises the full body in correct form • It can be used in high or low volume training to produce a specific outcome • It triggers hormone stimulation So why do people avoid this exercise? Simply put…. Your SI joint (sacroiliac joint) which is the first junction in the lower spine. This is the area most say ‘I slipped a disk doing deadlifts’. This is not the case. The twinge you may have felt would be from poor mobility and poor form, compressing on one side of your vertebrae, trapping a nerve. A visit to an osteopath and a click and a crack usually resolves this issue, but then you stay clear of deadlifting yet again. At Strength and Physique we say challenge yourself, don’t let fear of deadlifts hold you back. Here’s how to improve your lift: • Warm up well before stretching

• Your grip should be narrow but wide enough for clearance for your elbows to pass your knees WITH STRAIGHT ARMS • Your grip, NEUTRAL or ALTERNATE, will depend on grip strength, alternate is stronger • As you bend to grip the bar your hips should be just above knee height and you should feel hamstring engagement as you take the load through your heels • Before you pull, your spine should be straight (while holding all these other key points in place) and your shoulder blades drawn together and down lifting your chest • Head should be in a neutral position • And lastly before you pull, lock in your lats OR imagine bending the bar around your shins • Once all these are in place take a big breath, tighten your abs and hold until you complete 1 rep driving downward instead of pulling upwards, driving your hips towards the bar

• Stretch and mobilise your full body, YES especially your hip rotation and hamstrings

NOW execute the lift with great form.

• DO NOT go heavy in your first lift, this is to programme the body after stretching in how it should move throughout the lift

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• Progressively increase the weight, staying within your capability • Follow the technical pointers opposite before you even lift the bar

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Chilwell Lawn Tennis Club Chilwell Lawn Tennis Club would like to invite you to come along to support the LTA's Great British Tennis Weekend on Sunday 13th May and 21st July between 10:30 to 16:30. We are a small and friendly club with three grass courts. We offer coaching courses for those who want to learn and improve. Open from April to October each year and have one of the lowest membership rates in Nottinghamshire. Visit clubspark.lta. org.uk/CMITennis to view additional information and book on GBTW sessions. We always welcome new members of any age and ability Find us at Chilwell Memorial Hall, NG9 4AT, on Facebook and Twitter, or email chilwelltennisclub@googlegroups.com

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“Diet starts on Monday" is a phrase I have repeated to myself many times, because, well we all need that last blow out before things get seriously healthy. Except that the diet never really starts.

At times I’d make it through Monday or maybe even Tuesday with a calorie restricted meal consisting of mainly lettuce and other similarly non-satiating ingredients, only to ﬁnd myself “accidentally” eating an entire pack of biscuits in some raging hunger fuelled act of retaliation. With that indulgence, the diet would be ruined and I’d have to wait for another Monday to get seriously healthy again. If this pattern Don’t sounds familiar, don’t despair, we’ve all been there, in fact the majority of diets fail. Mostly, we aim to eat too little, count calories or simply lack the right support to correctly reinforce positive habits. So what’s the solution?

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or another. In Nottinghamshire we have the “king” amongst cheeses in our local Stilton and have recently re-discovered our love of the traditional soft “Colwick Cheese”. I can’t think there is ever a day when there isn’t a good mature Cheddar in my fridge, but I am easily tempted and more often than not there will be at least half a dozen pieces of cheese, of varying vintage, nestled at the back somewhere. A quick perusal today reveals, Cheddar, Emmental, Parmesan, Haloumi, Edam, Stichelton, Cambozola and Roquefort, as well as several cream cheeses. As I am probably not alone in this, I thought it might be useful to share some really, really easy recipes for using up your left-over cheeses (of course you can always just mix it all together and grill it on toast, if that works for you!).

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½ Ciabatta loaf, sliced 1 bag mixed salad leaves Handful of mint leaves, torn 4 peaches cut into 8 pieces 140g blue cheese of your choice (brie also works) 100g sugar snap peas, sliced lengthways For the dressing: 1tsp clear honey Squeeze lemon juice 2tbsp olive oil

Method Heat the oven to 220°C Unroll the puﬀ pastry and scatter over the handfuls of cheese, fold in half, seal the open edges. Lightly ﬂour a surface and then roll out your pastry until it is around the thickness of a pound coin. Cut into 1cm strips and twist 3 times. Lay on a non-stick baking sheet, scatter over some more cheese and then bake for up to 12 mins or until golden brown.

Method Heat the oven to 220°C. Take the cheese out of its box and remove all packaging. Pierce the top of the cheese with a sharp knife and insert pieces of garlic, then place the cheese back in the box. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15mins. Take it out of the oven and remove the lid. Cut a large cross through the top of the cheese and peel back the rind. Scatter over the herbs, and perhaps a grind of black pepper. Serve with crusty bread.

Method Toast the slices of ciabatta and drizzle with 1tbs olive oil. Make the dressing by whisking the remaining oil, honey and lemon juice, season to taste. Place all the other ingredients in a large bowl and toss with the dressing before serving.

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Review: n o b r a C d Altere s Neon Chao Heralded as Netflix’s Blade Runner, the highbudget neon sci-fi thriller, Altered Carbon, has a lot to live up to. Based on a novel of the same name by author Richard K. Morgan, the first in a trilogy of books, and having a star studded cast including The Killing’s Joel Kinnaman, was Netflix’s hefty investment worth it? Let’s find out. Set in the far-flung future where death no longer means the end of your life, Takeshi Kovacs (Kinnaman) is woken up after 250 years of sleep by super-rich Laurens Bancroft (James Purefoy) to solve his own murder. Thanks to the invention of a technology called ‘stacks’, your consciousness, being and soul are all stored on a small plate in your neck. Bodies are nothing but ‘sleeves’ and as long as the ‘stack’ survives after your death, you can be rehomed in a new body. This technology has created a dystopian future where the immortal rich fly high above the clouds and the down-trodden are left to rot on the ground. And in all of this mess ex-terrorist Kovacs is supposed to solve a murder. Complicated stuff. The first thing that will snatch your attention and hold it hostage for the first few episodes are the incredible visual effects employed to create such an authentic futuristic world. This is a very good thing as Altered Carbon’s script is a dense, and at times, off-putting piece of work. While it is undeniable that the core concept of the show, technology that immortalises the human race, is a cool idea, some of the other ideas introduced feel needlessly complicated. What’s worse is that when they are finally explained, six episodes in, they still don’t really make sense and just clutter the world of Altered Carbon, instead of enriching it. It also takes a while to warm to the characters. Because this world’s mythology and lore are so layered, spanning multiple worlds as well as unthought-of technology, the first episodes of the show seem to be more concerned with (poorly) explaining that, than actually getting you to like the characters. Thankfully, by episode four, Altered Carbon kicks into gear and finally gives us a reason to care about them and what is happening in this stunning and intriguing world.

Allowing the incredible acting behind them to shine. Relationships you actually care about and character motivations that actually make sense are all revealed as the mind-numbingly complex plot is mercifully streamlined to an engrossing and thrilling point. While the beginning of Altered Carbon may be a rocky but beautiful ride, it is worth hanging in there, as the show’s hold over your mind extends to your heart too. Altered Carbon is a slow crawl to brilliance, but it gets there. With a cluttered and overly-complex opening, you wouldn’t be blamed for being scared away from this high-concept detective-thriller. But stick around and you’ll be rewarded with a rich and beautifully tragic world, a thought provoking and intense plot, loveable and well-acted characters, as well as some action that is not for the faint-of-heart to top it all off. Altered Carbon = 9/10 © Sam Burton (aged 20)

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Following Carlton Male Voice Festival Concert at concert at St John of Beverley Nottingham’s Albert Hall on 26th Church, Whatton in the Vale, April, the choir will be embarking on a trip to Karlsruhe in Germany NG13 9EN in June and performing with local 19 May choirs from our twin city. Tickets - 01949 850523 A fundraising concert for the For more info: NSPCC will be held at the High www.radcliffeontrentmvc.org or School on 23 June with all proceeds donated to the Jenny Farr Centre facebook.com/pg/ROTMVC in Mapperly Park. For more choir What are you doing on May 19th at 7.30pm? Watching information see website www. the Cup Final or the Royal Wedding on TV? Why not cmvc.org

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Gem Connection are very happy to introduce you to our new Gemettes. 15 ladies passed their initial audition stage and are now working on becoming full members of the chorus. Gem have decided to take a year away from the competition stage to enable us to nurture our Gemettes and prepare them for the exciting time that we have planned over the coming year and beyond. The Gem’s will be holding our very popular fund raising ”Teddy Stalls” during the coming months. We thank you in advance for your support by helping us to give our teddies a new home. If you have any soft toys you would like to donate to the chorus for our fund raising stalls, we will be very grateful and happy to collect them. For more information please visit us at; gemharmonysite.com

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 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. * CHARITY CONCERT MAY 12TH* 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. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sundays-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.

Bingham and District Choral Society

After our high-octane performance of the Verdi Requiem with Mansﬁeld Choral Society in May, the choir’s summer singing season will once again have an Italian ﬂavour. As part of the 2018 Byron Festival, Bingham and District Choral Society will be joining the Newstead Abbey Singers, the Sarzana Youth Choir (from Southwell’s Italian twin town), the choir of St Mary’s Parish Church and the Newstead Brass Band in a very special concert to celebrate Lord Byron’s time in Italy exactly 200 years ago. The concert will take place on Saturday 7th July at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Parish Church, Newark. Rehearsals begin on Wednesday 23rd May 2018 at Carnarvon School, Nursery Rd, Bingham (7.15pm – 9.30pm). This would be a great opportunity for new singers to try out the choir for a short season. Contact Val Morgan on 0115 933 2353 if you would like to come along. Ticketing details for the July concert can be found on our website: www.binghamchoral.org.uk

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Bestwood Male Voice Choir got off to an excellent start to their 2018 programme with a very successful concert in front of a full house at the Lark Hill Village, Clifton on Sunday 25 February. With 15 events already booked for 2018, Bestwood Male Voice Choir is looking forward to a bumper year of singing, as well as raising thousands of pounds for a wide variety of charities.

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Nottinghamshire Rock Choirs are for adults who love to sing, no auditions and no need to read music just singing for fun! They run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth. All on different days/times. All info can be found at www.rockchoir.com or you can call the Rock Choir ofﬁce on 01252 714276. Our free taster sessions run every week in term time, we are a friendly welcoming bunch of people who all share one thing in common - we love to sing! We have two very special upcoming events. We are going to record at Abbey Road Studios in London on 2nd June and the other is that we have two upcoming concerts at The Albert Hall in Nottingham on 14th/15th July. Showcasing songs and celebrating singing in Rock Choir.

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it’s not all about your CV by Helen Jones Time and time again we see candidates fall at the first hurdle when job searching – and not because of their previous experience or practical skills. It’s because at interview, when faced with face to face contact they simply cannot communicate efficiently and build rapport which is essential within most working environments. Good business still relies on building and maintaining effective relationships despite our growing reliance on computers and digital technology. The value of good personal communication can’t be underestimated. In a recent survey the following are the skills that most hiring/line managers would like to see in their employees: • Listening – pay close attention to what the other person is saying. This allows you to respond appropriately. Don’t pre-empt what you think is being said. Actively listen. • Body language – be aware that your hand gestures, eye contact etc. sends a strong message to the other person. If you are defensive and refuse direct eye contact you could be misconstrued as shifty or untrustworthy. Have a relaxed, genuine stance. • Empathy – Nobody can agree on everything 100% of the time but even if you disagree with an employer or work colleague it’s important for you to try and understand and respect their point of view. • Confidence – not the arrogant “It’s my way or no way” type of confidence but a confidence that demonstrates belief in your ability to do the job and follow through where required. A firm and friendly tone when dealing with others. • Being personal – use the other person’s name, maintain eye contact, be interested in what they have to say. All this will leave a positive impression long after the conversation/meeting is over. And finally…Thank You. The power of these two words is considerable. Thank people for their time, their efforts, their suggestions and their support. I defy any worker not to feel good when someone utters those two words to them. Be it senior management or a colleague. Good manners cost nothing as my grandmother used to say.

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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

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 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 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.

Make Time for a Date Night A charity in Nottinghamshire is offering advice on how to make more time for your relationship. One in ten adults in the East Midlands says they “never” find dedicated time to spend with their partner and some only spend time together just once or a few times a year.

This is according to figures released by relationship support charity, Relate. The good news is that nearly half of people living in the East Midlands manage to spend dedicated time with their partner, such as a date night, once a week or more. According to the research, partners with children are considerably less likely to find time to spend together. Relate Nottinghamshire provides relationship support and says that spending quality time together is a key ingredient for a healthy relationship. “We are concerned that time-strapped couples, particularly those with young children, are struggling to find opportunities to enjoy each other’s company and we are offering tips for turning things around” Relate counsellor, Dee Holmes says “Relationships are good for our health and wellbeing so it’s important to make time for them throughout the year”. Relate Nottinghamshire’s tips on finding time for your relationship: Remember that dates can be cheap or free. It could be a

Please contact Relate Nottinghamshire on

0115 958 4278

to find out more or to book an appointment.

walk in the park, a bike ride or a trip to the museum. Keep it fair. Write one list each of things you’d like to do together. Select any activities that appeal to you both, put them in a jar and pick them out randomly. Step out of your comfort zone. If your partner suggests a date idea that’s not completely up your street, don’t dismiss it immediately. Trying something that’s a bit of a challenge will let you see each other in a new light and you may end up loving it. Make it work for you. Some people like to try different things each time whereas others prefer a routine and have something they do together each week. If you’re low on time, try a date hour. This could be a coffee during the day while your kids are at a swimming lesson, an hour eating a meal together with no phones, and no TV just the two of you. Relate Nottinghamshire’s nonjudgmental services support individuals, couples, families, children, young people and friends to strengthen their relationships.

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Baxter: ‘I want a house not a mouse!’

Adventures of Charlie and Bandit Ex-serviceman, Charlie Hammerton from Arnold, has sold all his belongings to travel the world with his pet ferret, Bandit, raising money for charity. We will be getting updates from Charlie on his adventures!

Local rescue cat, Baxter, is more keen on finding a house than a mouse - can you help? Aged about 7 years, Baxter was rescued by local charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit but is still, many months on, waiting for a home. Suffering from cat flu whilst living rough, has left him with a few easilymanaged health issues for which he is best rehomed alone. This beautiful boy, however, is an ideal companion, as his fosterer explains: ‘He loves chasing toys including my dressing gown cord! He meows for fuss and is affectionate. His special food, which I can easily get, keeps him in tip-top shape, and his photos don’t do him justice – people really must meet him to give him a chance.’ As with all the charity’s cats, Baxter is micro-chipped, flea and worm treated, littertrained plus vaccinated – his new owner is responsible for further vaccinations. Baxter would love to hear from potential adopters. To arrange to meet and for details, contact the Adoption Officer at admin@aaru. org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible. All potential adoptions need a successful homecheck. Cats are not rehomed on or near busy roads, unless indoor-only. With no premises, animals are fostered in volunteers’ homes. 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 leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all rescued animals needing homes, see www.animalaccident.org.uk.

The small, snowy clearing deep in Swedish woodland would be our home tonight. I was anxious. We were expecting -11 and I had to ask myself, why I was doing this? Why had I left my job, sold my possessions and set off as a charity ambassador to travel the world with my pet ferret? Exactly one year ago, I started a different adventure, hiking across Hadrian's wall with Bandit my famous ferret. It was 84 of the toughest miles we've ever walked, but an important fundraiser for my mother who had just passed away. Since then, we've raised thousands of pounds for worthy causes, won the Nottingham Heroes award and supported many charities. The charity events we conquer are not for our own glory. They're for others who have lost the strength to fight, or to further help those who need our enthusiasm. With this in mind, inconvenient conditions didn't seem so bad after all, and I was living the path I'd chosen. It's the idea that dreams have the potential to come true that makes life so exciting. Our dream, for whatever reason, was to honour the charity Save Our Soldier with this event - travel the world with my best friend, Bandit the ferret, and tonight that means -11 in the Arctic circle. © Charles Hammerton Adventures with the Bandit/Save Our Soldier To donate visit: www.saveoursoldier.co.uk

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A Tale of Two Gussets! It could have been due to a hormonal imbalance (women of a certain age will know what I mean). Or maybe the need to feel, well, needed. With two teenage boys who rarely make an appearance downstairs these days, the living room had started to feel a bit empty. Whatever the reason, after managing to get through over fifty years pooch free, I have now acquired two within the space of a couple of years. They say second born children tend to be a bit of a nightmare - and I can vouch for that! However I wasn’t warned that second adopted dogs would be the same. Too late now. Herbie has arrived and is here to stay! It appears this cute rescue puppy is half dog and half mountain goat. Managing to scale work surfaces that no normal dog should be able to reach. And eating. Absolutely. Everything. In Sight. Coming home from work feeling pretty pleased with myself for having the dinner already cooked I was met with the devastating news that Herbie had eaten the whole lot. Chippy supper it was then. My underwear drawer is not somewhere anyone needs to go, believe me. However Herbie decided that he quite liked the look of it. I am now the proud owner of some interesting garments. Two piece bra’s, footless socks and crotchless pants (not that sort!). M & S here I come! Gussets seem to be a particular favourite of this chewing machine. Cycling shorts offer a gourmet delight, softer and chewier than your basic pants, and at £175 a pair, more expensive than caviar. Thank goodness for Google. I found a company in Italy called Dr Pad (yes, really) that was able to

replace said gusset for a fraction of the price of new shorts. The new, even better shorts arrived safely back and lasted about 3 hours before, in a momentary lapse of vigilance, Herbie struck again! New gusset swiftly destroyed. Another email to Dr Pad, much hilarity from Italy and requests for photo’s of the now infamous puppy and the shorts are winging their way back to be repaired once more. Such is the popularity of young Herbie, that the lovely Serena at Dr Pad has offered to send “as a gift” a pile of defective pads for him to chew. I don’t know much about puppy training or dog psychology but I am guessing this would be a really bad move, encouraging a gusset fixation that could only end badly. So I politely declined the offer. Why not buy him chewing toys? I hear you shout. So far we have spent the price of a family hatchback on these toys. They last about an hour and then disappear - coming out the other end a day or so later, if you get my meaning. We have finally found a company called Mighty Mutts (thanks Dionne at Cuddles A Plenty) who guarantee their toys for three years! So far, so good. Toy still intact after 3 weeks. I will keep you posted... Meanwhile everything is locked up, shut away and raised 10 feet off the ground. I have to dash now as he has his whole front half immersed in the kitchen bin. Arghhhhhh. © Ali Wale

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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 Mini Tennis Coaching - at Ellis Guilford School. Tots Tennis (3-5 yrs) Saturdays 9am-9.45am (£4.50 per session). Mini Red Tennis (5-8 yrs) Saturdays 10am-11am (£6 per session). For more info contact Luke on 07771785335 or minicoaching@outlook.com 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 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

- 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

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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 - outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UN. Mon & Fri’s 6.30pm-7.30pm from April-October. 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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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 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! 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers - Beavers Fri | Cubs Panther Grp - Nottingham Outlaws BMX 6.30-7.45 club run coaching sessions Nottingham BMX Race Track 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

DISCOVERING GENIUS IN CHILDREN “Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.”– Plato

s a teacher and creative writer, I often feel that the modern world is still catching up to Plato. The genius he speaks of in the quote above is something I have witnessed. To see it is life changing. It brings a new level of respect for the child. Looking at the ideas of children this way helps us to see their innate genius; being aware of the many types of intelligence is the next step. Each child has their own unique blend of intelligence types. They may show a strong specialism in one

area or be a “general” - showing broad skill in many areas. If we were all brilliant at mathematics, but no-one could build a house, we’d soon be in trouble as a species. As a child plays, their brain is wiring itself, developing and specializing, thus it is through playfulness that genius emerges. By engaging in creative play with our kids, and by understanding the many forms genius can take, we help them to develop into confident, creative and happy adults.

The Monster Mash “ROAR!” Dad jumps out from behind the garden wall, arms raised with eyes as bright as birthday cake candles. Alex takes a step backwards, his mouth falling open; then he giggles. Beneath what looks like green mashed potato, Dad has a monster snarl-smile. Then, with a chuckle, his hands start to wave about as he speaks. “Thing is, Alex, I’m writing a monster story and I need to get in character, you know, see things from the monster’s perspective. Tell me, was I scary?”

monster masks! Do you want to make one too?”

Alex giggles again, “Um, a bit. Maybe jump a bit more?”

Fingers wigglin,’ Go a ticklin,’

“Yeah,” says Dad, “you’re right. Do you think I need claws?”

I’m gonna tickle you!

Alex jumps on the spot, grinning; “And fangs. You need fangs. Pointy and sharp.” Dad nods as if he is hearing wise advice, his gooey green face is a picture of thought. “And,” Alex continues, ”our teacher says you have to know what your character wants. So, what does the monster want?” “Oh, that’s easy,” says Dad, “the monster wants to win a monster competition. He has to be the scariest monster in monster-land. If he loses he has to be nice to everyone and, for a monster, that’s kinda rough. So, do you want to help me make fangs?” “Oh, yes please,” says Alex, “or a paper mache mask!” “Great idea,” says Dad, cleaning the potato from his face. “Let’s make

“Yeah!” says Alex, nodding quickly, “but I want mine to be red and you have to call me, ‘Blarg The Bloody.’ You can be, ‘Achoo the Boogeyman.’” Dad laughs, “I get to be ‘Achoo the Bogeyman’, do I? Because I hear that Bogeymen are all expert ticklers. In fact, they are the best.” Dad raises his two tickling fingers and begins ‘The Tickle Song’ in his best monster voice, Ribs, arms, bellies too! Alex screams and runs; Dad jogs behind him, fingers wiggling, smile wide. Their laughter blends like an old familiar tune, as natural as the birdsong, and the last crumbs of green mashed potato mark their trail.

Holiday survival guide It’s getting to that time of year when you’re considering taking a holiday. Possibly abroad. Maybe even with your children. If this is the first time you’ve taken them with you overseas then you’ll need to read this survival guide, full of handy hints from someone who’s been there, done that, and got the overpriced t-shirt. DISCLAIMER: Just to be clear, this isn’t your holiday. Forget any ideas about having some ‘you time’. You will not get to relax. You will not get romantic moonlit walks. Those days are well and truly over. STARTING: If you’re going on holiday by plane the kids will be either delighted or terrified. We had one thinking he was going on a space rocket and another who didn’t want to be crammed onto an exploding canister filled with rocket fuel and warm bodies. FLYING: The aeroplane is exciting for the first ten minutes. Once you’re through the clouds, you have 2 hours to kill and you’ll have left the felt tip pens in the other bag. The one in the hold. The one you can’t get to. The one your child desperately needs. Right now. And you brought a book to read on the flight, you fool! LIVING: Next up is the apartment. Also known as a cramped box with some internal walls. You get what you pay for and in this instance you paid for a bedroom with no hanging space, a bathroom door that doesn’t close, and a kitchen that encourages you to eat in local restaurants. BEACHING: You’ve got the water, sunscreen and hats to match your optimism. But have you checked out the beaches in advance? There’s little more awkward than finding a beautiful beach and wandering down the coast only to find yourselves amongst a nudist colony for elderly couples. It’s amazing how much you can distract your kids from what’s right in front of them when you really need to. EATING: At some point you’ll have to eat out on the holiday. Let’s be clear, you are “that family”. The one that constantly utters the threat of “there’ll be no dessert” through gritted teeth, the one with the kids that don’t stop talking.

Ever. They seem to think they’ll eat out every night but you have a budget. That budget is about as solid as the promises the banks made before the economy went pear shaped. You may want to keep it tight but ice cream, meals, postcards, souvenirs, parking, and the mafiosi who run the resorts supermarkets all conspire to ensure this is the most expensive holiday you’ve ever been on. And beach toys. Because suddenly your kids want to play frisbee, cricket, rounders, tennis, football, volleyball, kabaddi and anything else that happens on sand. You’ll have a great time, but they will run you ragged. One child will be hyper, whilst the other is angelic. You’ll eventually solve the puzzle of why Child A is nuts and as soon as that’s solved Child B will start acting up. And on it goes. At holidays end your negotiation skills will be so honed that you could single-handedly solve the Syrian crisis. SLEEPING: You put the first night down to excitement. They go to bed late looking like extras from The Walking Dead. Day 2, they keep wandering into the living room with excuses as to why they can’t sleep (“I’m not tired”). Day 3, you realise their goal: to ensure you and your partner can’t have any time together. And before you know it, you’ve surrendered your double bed so the kids can snuggle with mum and you’re left sleeping in a child’s single bed alone. HOMING: And suddenly it’s over. You’re on the plane home and back to reality. Later you’ll pick up a shoe and the sand will pour onto the floor. You’ll use it as an excuse to look at the photos and you’re already planning next year.

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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TAROSCOPES Air signs- Libra, Aquarius, Gemini

Earth signs- Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus

(Page of Coins, Three of Coins, Knight of Wands)

(Queen of Swords, Queen of Coins, Six of Wands)

Time to progress and fulfil your ambitions. An opportunity to learn or hone new skills, and impress those around you, is on the table. But will you take it? Be bold and grasp the chance to progress because the energy to advance through the application of a newly acquired skill is all around you. Recognition is due.

You’ll take matters into your own hands and gain recognition. A bold move which you plan and make off your own back will gain the admiration of everyonecue applause! Don’t let anyone get in your way and trust that you’ve got the talent and resilience to pull this one off, all that graft and dedication is going to be worthwhile.

Fire signs- Leo, Aries, Sagittarius

Water signs- Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio

(Strength, Six of Swords, Judgment)

(Ace of Coins, King of Wands, The Star)

Make a conscious effort to move onwards and close this chapter. Two powerful major arcana cards (Strength and Judgment) come to tell you it’s time to move onwards and upwards. Make a conscious effort to turn away and leave something/ one/place behind, and immediately feel a weight lift. Moving on will be more healing and rejuvenating than you currently believe.

Chase a dream this month; it’s all yours! There’s wish-come-true energy around you this month, so use it wisely. Invest in something which you believe will make a positive, lasting impact on your future. If it’s related to a move or travel, then all the better. Lady Luck is on your side, so what will you ask for? Choose carefully.

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