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Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season. We have not one, but two competitions in this edition to win exciting experiences. One for Red Kangaroo Trampoline Park and the other for Escapologic, escape rooms that are not for the faint hearted! Thanks to all our lovely regular contributors for their inspiring, uplifting and interesting articles we hope you enjoy them as mush as we do. Finally to all our readers, advertisers and contributors, we wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
contents countdown to Christmas... 8 what’s on at Xmas? 10-11 kids 14 kids diary 16-17 where’s Santa? 19 a helping hand 21 helping hand directory safer neighbourhoods
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Make a Willow Angel: 11th Nov. 10.30-12.30 & 2-4. Sherwood Forest Country Park. £15 per person/willowangel. Booking essential on 01623 823202 Annual Holme Pierrepont Christmas Fair: Weds eve 15th Nov. 5.30-9pm ticketed event. 16th Nov. 9.30am-4pm. Tel: 0115 9332390. Nottingham Winter Wonderland: 17th Nov – 31st Dec. Old Market Square. Christmas lights, trees and cabins selling food, drink & crafts. Christmas lights Switch On: 23rd Nov 5.45-6.30pm Market Square. Maggie’s Christmas Fair: 25th Nov. 11am-3pm. Maggie’s, Gate 3, Hucknall Road, NG5 1PB. Stalls, raffles & refreshments. For more info tel: 0115 9246211 Christmas Wreaths: 25th &26th Nov at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am-1pm, 2-4pm. £16 per wreath. Tel: 01623 823202. Booking essential. Christmas Craft Market: 25th & 26th Nov. 11am–4pm. Rufford Country Park. Parking £3 per car. Shop for unique gifts, enjoy food & drink & meet Santa. Christmas tree decorating and Victorian Kitchen. 25th & 26th November. Newstead Abbey. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Dear Santa: 30th Nov-2nd Dec Theatre Royal. For tickets www.trch.co.uk. 0115 9895555 Christmas at Wollaton: Fri – Tues in Dec. 11am – 4pm. Wollaton Hall. Christmas gift shop, Santa’s grotto and Christmas Trail. www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Christmas at Nottingham Castle: 25th & 26th Nov & every Sat & Sun in Dec til 23rd Dec. 10am – 4pm. £8 adults, under 16’s free. Christmas shop in the Gatehouse, festive fayre in the castle and Christmas trail. Christmas at Newstead Abbey: 25th & 26th Nov & every Fri, Sat & Sun in Dec. Park opens at 10am, house opens at 12-4pm. The house will be decorated with lights and floral displays. Christmas trail & Santa in the Courtyard. £10 pp includes car parking. Under 16’s free. Christmas Craft Fair at Newstead Abbey: 2nd/3rd & 9th/10th Dec. Craft fair in the Cloisters. £10pp entry to the Abbey includes car parking. Under 16’s free. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Children’s Christmas Tour: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th Dec. Wollaton Hall. 11-2pm. £5 pp. Discover creepy caves & tunnels with a Christmas character. For more info & tickets: www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Jack & the Beanstalk: 2nd Dec – 7th Jan. Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133. Evening Ghost Stories at Christmas: 2nd Dec. 7.30-9,30pm. £18pp. Wollaton Hall. Tales to make your spine tingle. For more info & tickets: www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Santa Cruise: every Sat & Sun in Dec from 2nd – 23rd. 2 cruises a day for all the family. £11.45pp. Call for details - 0115 9100 400. Dick Whittington: 2nd - 17th Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096. Tree Dressing: 3rd Dec at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. FREE. 11.30-1pm & 2pm - 4pm. Hucknall Christmas Carnival: 6th Dec, Market Place, Hucknall. Includes ice rink, kids rides, craft stalls & more. Light switch on & Santas grotto.
Christmas Tree Festival: St Mary Magdalene’s Church,,Hucknall. 6th Dec. 6pm and then it will be open Thurs & Fri 10am –8pm & Sat 9th 10am-12.30pm when winners will be announced. Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 7th Dec. 6.30-8.30pm. £10pp. St Barnabas Cathedral, NG1 5AE. For tickets www.maggiescentres.org.uk/nottinghamcarols Handmade Theatre presents: The Twelve Birds of Christmas: 9th Dec. 12pm. Mansfield Central Library. £3.50. Ages 3-9. To book www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre Christmas Santa Run at Holme Pierrepont Country Park: 9th Dec. Register from 9.30am. £18 adults, £10 children & £3 for Santa’s grotto. Christmas Carols in the Park: 9th Dec from 1pm. 10th Dec from 1.30pm Rufford Country Park. Classic Christmas carols & songs to get you in the festive spirit. Dog Grotto: 9th & 10th Dec. 11am–12.30pm & 2-3pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. Min £2 donation per dog. Family Christmas Crafts: 9th & 10th Dec. 11am-3pm. Rufford Country Park. £5 per item made. Buy your ticket at the Gift Shop on the day. Jack & the Beanstalk: 9th Dec until 14th Jan. Nottingham Playhouse Panto. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Beauty & the Beast: 9th Dec – 14th Jan. Theatre Royal. www.trch.co.uk Santa Fun Run: 9th Dec. Holme Pierrepont Country Park. For more info: www.nwscnotts.com Christmas Ghost Stories: 15th Dec. 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Newstead Abbey. £18 (inc. glass of wine/soft drink). For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Sparkling Sherwood Evening Event: 15th – 17th Dec. 6-7pm at Sherwood Forest. £3pp. Booking Essential. Call 01623 823202. Meet the Ghosts of Christmas past: 16th Dec. 7.30-9.30pm. £18pp. Nottingham Castle. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk A Lantern Lit Christmas Cave Tour: 16th Dec. 7.30-9.30pm. £15pp. Nottingham Castle. Hear the history of the castle by lantern light. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Christmas Carols at Newstead Abbey: 16th & 17th Dec. £10pp entry to the Abbey includes car parking. Under 16’s free. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Christmas Concert at Newstead Abbey: 16th Dec. 7-9pm. £8pp. The Newstaed Abbey Singers sing Christmas music in the Great Hall. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Christmas Carols in the Millyard: 16th Dec. 3-5pm. Free. Lantern-lit mill yard and carols by Nottingham Ukulele Club & Salvation Army. Green’s Windmill. Santa Punch & Judy with Professor Paul Temple. 16th & 17th Dec. 12-3pm in the Stables Courtyard. Free show. Rufford Country Park. A Victorian Christmas in Nottingham: 20th Dec. 2pm. Beeston Library. £3. For adults. Booking advised on 0115 9255168. A Dickens Night at Wollaton. 22nd Dec. 7.30-9.30pm. £18pp. Wollaton Hall. Stories by the fireside. For more info & tickets: www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk The Big Band at Xmas: 23rd Dec. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Christmas Eve Walk: 24 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 12.30pm. Adults £3. Kids £1.50. Booking essential. Tel: 01623 823202. Boxing Day Walk: 26 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. From 11.30am - 1pm. £3 adults, children £1.50. Booking essential: 01623 823202 Festive Biscuits: 28th Dec. 11am-2pm. £4 per child. Green’s Windmill. Booking essential 0115 9156878. New Year Walk: 7th Jan. 10.30am – 12.30pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. £3 adults, £1.50 children. *Please note: all dates & times are accurate at the time of going to print
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decoration ideas, dreading a last-minute, stressful dash around town, consider having a rainy (or maybe snowy!) craft day with the kids. It’s a great way to spend time together, it costs next to nothing and they’ll be excited about giving presents (not just receiving them!). Here are our top Christmassy makes for toddlers upwards… 1. Bake Christmas cookies
A firm favourite with kids, and with sweet-toothed friends and family who receive them! You could even take the kids along to a local bakery for icing inspiration! Pick up some Christmas-shaped cookie cutters from supermarkets, eBay or Lakeland and the BBC Good Food website has lots of yummy recipes.
2. Potato-printed wrapping paper
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3. Hand (and foot!) printed cards
You can’t have a craft session without a bit of mess! Little ones will love dipping their feet in green paint and adding a footprint to a blank card. Add three finger-printed red ‘berries’ so it looks like mistletoe hanging down, and caption it ‘under the mistletoes!’ Alternatively, handprints of green paint overlapping in a circle make a lovely Christmas wreath card.
4. Jam jar candle holders
Simple and effective, empty glass jars make lovely candle holders. Children can decorate the outside by adding glue and then sticking sequins, glitter or tissue paper squares, or tying their favourite Christmas ribbon around the top. Add a candle and watch the light shine through beautifully. And if your children are too young for real candles, you can pick up battery-operated tea-lights – safe and still bright!
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If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you! The listing is free for not-for-profit or charity groups. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition (up to 150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Inbetweenies Group - every Wednesday, 10am-11.30am (term time only). For ages 10mths - 2 years. Aspley Children’s Centre, Minver Cres, NG8 5PJ. For more info call 0115 876 3777
Diddy Dots - every Friday (term time only), 10am - 11am. For 0-18mths. Aspley Children’s Centre, Minver Cres, NG8 5PJ. For more info call 0115 876 3777 Lily & Co Day Nursery - provide childcare for children aged 6mths-5yrs at Aspley Childrens Centre, Minver Cres, NG8 5PJ. Flexible hours. Early Learning Programme. For more info: 0115 970 5152 Birchover Play - every Wednesday, 3.30 - 5.30pm. For 5-13yrs at Birchover Comm. Centre, 83 Birchover Road, NG8 4BW. For more info call 0115 976 3777.
Harrow Road Toddler Group - every Monday (term time only), 9.45am - 11.15am. From birth5yrs, £2 per session at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. For more info call Sue Tyrer on 0115 928 2421 or 07815 449876.
Strictly Ballroom/Latin American Dancing with BW Dance - Chilwell Memorial Hall, High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AT. Saturday 11am - 12 noon. Groups for all ages 3 yrs upwards. All teachers DBS checked. For more info contact us 07940 783159
St Leonard’s Dads & Kids Club - every 3rd Saturday, monthly for 0-11yrs. From 10am - 12 noon at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Wollaton Rd, NG8 2AF. 1st Wollaton Brownies- meet every Friday, 5.30pm - 7pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, NG8 2AF. Scout Association - 0115 952 3617
Song, Story & Rhyme - every Thursday, 11am-12noon. For ages 0 -4 years. Aspley Children’s Centre, Minver Cres, NG8 5PJ. For more info call 0115 876 3777
2nd Wollaton Brownies- meet every Monday, 6pm - 7.30pm and Guides meet Monday, 7.30pm 9.15pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, NG8 2AF.
Grangewood Carers & Toddlers - Tuesday (term-time) at Grangewood Methodist Church. 1.30pm to 3pm. £1.50 per session. For more info call Margaret on 0115 925 8093
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Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - October-March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind. Est, Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; Hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club Night for all ages 6.30-7.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. Meet Thurs 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more info.
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Pippins Playgroup - a fun & friendly baby & toddler group. Fridays 10am - 11.30am at Wollaton Vale Community Centre, NG8 2JA. For more information visit www.facebook.com/groups/ pippinswollaton
Bilborough Baby & Toddler Group - every Monday in term time. 9.30am - 11.30am. Just 50p, including drinks/snacks. At St Martin’s Church, St Martin’s Road, NG8 3BH. Call 07929 013447 or visit www.stmartinsbilborough.org.uk The Ark Youth Club - 7-16 year olds. Thursday 6.30pm-7.30pm (term-time). Table tennis, pool, games, life lesson stories and tuck shop! Glaisdale Gospel Hall, NG8 4GY. For more info call: 07967 490318. Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm. Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers - Beavers Fri | Cubs Panther Grp Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX 6.30-7.45 club run coaching sessions 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX 8-9.30pm races. ForFri. Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www. more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645
Record Year 6 Results at Portland Spencer Academy Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society Seasons greetings and many thanks for everyone’s support of the Society’s activities. Next meeting: Wednesday 24th January, 7.30pm at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane opposite Wollaton Library. Guest speaker Peter Hammond. “Well, well, well, Nottingham’s Caves and Wells”. Free for members, £2 visitors. Free refreshments after the talk. Bus No 30 or The Two. Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum welcomed a record number of visitors in 2017 and donations mean the exhibitions can get a boost for 2018. To conserve the building interior and exhibits during cold, damp winter months the museum is now closed until May 2018. Contact: Angela Gilbert, 0115 9283414 or h t t p : / / w w w. S p a n g l e f i s h . c o m / WollatonHistorical
Portland Spencer Academy celebrated their best KS2 SATS results this summer. The school gained above national results in all subjects and the progress scores in Reading and Maths have provisionally put the school in the top 2% in the country. Kate Green, Head of School, said, “We are delighted to have secured such amazing results for your children. 74% of our children achieved the expected standards in Reading, Writing and Maths combined. This is 13% more than nationally. Our high expectations and excellent teaching has meant that our children have made exceptional progress and are starting their secondary education with a brilliant skills base.” Jill Wilkinson, Chair of Governers said, “This is a fantastic achievement for the children and the school. The staff and children have worked so hard and their relentless determination and strong work ethic does pay off - my heart is bursting with pride for Portland and for Bilborough!” The school still has nursery places for 3 and 4 year olds available for this academic year. Please contact the school for details. 01159 155747.
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Where’s Santa? Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa arrives at 12pm Sat 18th Nov. Grotto open from
1.30-4pm. Santa’s grotto open every Sat & Sun - 11am-4pm from 19th Nov–23rd Dec & 11am – 1pm 24th Dec. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Keycraft - Santa arrives in his grotto on 25th Nov and will be there every weekend until his last day 23rd Dec. 11am - 3pm. Donations welcome, all goes to charities: When you Wish upon a Star & Haywood Hospice. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003. Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Open weekends 18th Nov until 23rd Dec. 11am 4pm (last entry 3.45pm). £5 per child (includes small gift). For more information call 01623 821338 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp. Oceans of Fun - You can have breakfast with Santa 20th & 21st Dec. 9.30am – 12pm. Christmas party on 20th Dec - 4-5.30pm. For more info call 0115 963 3961. Santa’s Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from Sat 25th Nov - Sun 17th Dec (weekends only) - 11am-4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. Santa arrives on Sun 26th at 11am. 01623 823202. Sundown Adventure Land - Night Before Christmas. For more info and to book tickets check out the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274. Santa Train Rides - weekends from 26th Nov, 2nd/3rd, 9th/10th, 16th/17th, & 23rd/24th Dec. 3 trains per day 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm (on 24th 10.30 & 12.30) Children receive a quality gift & everyone receives seasonal refreshments. For m o r e info call 0115 940 5705. To download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk. White Post Farm - Santa arrives 25th Nov at 11am. Santa will be in his grotto everyday up until Christmas. Visit inc. in admission price. £2.50 for a gift upgrade or £6 for elfs workshop gift. Nativity play every day in the barn. Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. 2 cruises every Sat & Sun from Sat 2nd Dec to 23rd Dec. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children. Only £11.45pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www. princessrivercruises.co.uk. The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Visit Santa in his Magical Fairytale grotto from 25th Nov. Free gift included in full admission. Breakfast with Santa – 17th & 23rd Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 9th December (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Santa’s Grotto-2nd,3rd,9th,10th,16th & 17th Dec. £5 per child (3yrs+). Nottingham Castle. Booking only. Get your e-tickets from www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk Santa’s Grotto in the Courtyard at Newstead Abbey - Every weekend from 25th Nov – 23rd Dec. 11am – 3pm. £5 per child. For more info & tickets: www. experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Visit Santa in his winter wonderland grotto from 25th Nov. Free gift included with full admission. Breakfast with Santa 26th Nov, 2nd, 21st, 24th Dec (see website for prices & details). Party in the park with Santa on 16th Dec. Christmas Eve fireworks - pre-book event. www.twinlakespark.co.uk Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his ice grotto. 9th/10th, 16th/17th Dec. 11am - 3pm. Santa’s Grotto at Wollaton Hall - 25th & 26th Nov then every Fri, Sat & Sun in Dec til 23rd. 11am – 3pm. £5 per child. For more info & tickets: www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Conkers Waterside Winter Wonderland - 11.30am-7.30pm. Reindeers on site from 126pm. Weekends from 2nd Dec-24th Dec & 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd Dec. Book online or call 01283 216633. Father Christmas at Bolsover Castle - 10.30am-3pm. Weekends from 25th Nov – 23rd Dec. Booking essential. For more info tel: 01246 822844.
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Bramcote Swimming Club AquaStars Win More Medals!! Bramcote Swimming Club’s AquaStars synchronised swimming team 12 & Under ‘Team Pokemon’ won BRONZE at the first ever National Combo Cup Competition, at Manchester Aquatics Arena in September. This is the first National Age Group podium placement for a club from the East Midlands since 2000 and possibly since the 1990s! Aquastars, for swimmers aged 8 to 16, is now the biggest synchronised swimming club in the East Midlands, based at Bramcote Swimming Club.
Pokemon member, Rebecca Booth-Pryce (12) said, when asked about what she did to achieve bronze this time, ‘we just all focused, not on winning, but doing the best we can, so that we wouldn’t let the team down’. Rebecca went on to say, ‘we’ve all worked really hard on the routine with Lenka and the coaches, who’ve made it fun, but it’s been hard work!’ BSC Aquastars compete at local, regional and national level and the team is always looking for support and experience. To find out more info, visit the website, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
21 national teams competed in 12Under category. Our Novice 12Under team - ‘Team Fight Song’ - came in 17th at their first National competition. 13-15 BSC AquaStars ‘Team Hook’ came 7th. 13-18 BSC AquaStars ‘Team Glee’ came 5th. Overall ranking for BSC AquaStars was 9th out of 27 clubs who participated on the day. An incredible set of achievements this year, already winning golds and silvers, Team
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Rise In Dementia Could Have Significant Impact On Wills A rise in the number of dementia sufferers could have a significant impact on wills, with the need for keeping documentation that proves capacity becoming even more essential.
An estimated 850,000 people in the UK live with dementia, with the condition reported as the most common cause of death last year. By 2050 the global total is expected to exceed over 150 million due to the increase in life expectancy. Industry experts have recently highlighted the significance that the increase in dementia sufferers could have on the wills and probate industry, stating that more awareness and understanding of the condition could potentially be beneficial for those who have been disinherited from a relative’s will. It also demonstrates the importance of dealing with vulnerability in an appropriate manner. The number of estate disputes is on the increase, as demonstrated by recent highly publicised cases such as Illott v Mitson, concerning a mother who chose to leave all her money to three charities in her will, excluding her daughter who appealed the decision. In many cases
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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk
to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further details please contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 Wollaton Memory Club - meet at St Leaonards Community Cafe, Bramcote Lane, NG8 2ND on 2nd Tue monthly from 10am - 12noon. This is a friendly, informal, welcoming place for anyone with dementia & their carers to gain practical information & emotional support. For more information contact the Alzheimer’s Society at Castle Heights 72 Maid Marian Way, Nottm NG1 6 BJ. Tel: 0115 9343800 or 0115 9343811 Email: nottsdass@alzheimers.org.uk. This is a free service. Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info. Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie. org.uk/helper for more information.
Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360. Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.
Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress
of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk
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ng8 - helping hand group directory Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been
diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led
meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk
Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation. Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk
Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family
member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk
Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone
aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Edin’s, Broad Street at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.
My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.
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When you’re out shopping: Many of us will be on the lookout for presents for our loved ones, and buying things that may be worth a lot of money. Try and stay alert to what’s going on around you, keep valuables, credit cards and cash inside clothing or bags, and if you do feel uncomfortable, report this to your nearest police officer, store attendant or security guard. When you’re at home: After we’ve been shopping, we need somewere to store all of those presents! By taking a few simple steps, such as making sure presents aren’t under the tree if it’s visible from windows, making your house look occupied by leaving lights on, and keeping your windows and doors locked at all times, you can reduce any risk to yourself and your property. After presents have been opened: Burglars know that many homes will have new and often expensive items following Christmas morning, especially tech such as laptops, phones, iPads, games consoles etc. To avoid drawing attention to this, think about how you dispose of packaging that could identify what’s in the house, and for valuable items, you should mark your valuables with your postcode. Find out more about this on the link below. We hope these quick steps have given you a few handy tips, and you can find even more advice about staying safe at Christmas here:http://nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice/prevention/ christmas We hope you have a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
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Christmas Puddings Well, the festive season is upon us, time to stop worrying about the calories and instead indulge ourselves in the treats and sweets associated with Christmas. Around the world, where Christmas is celebrated, the holiday season is a time for traditional cakes, bakes and puddings. In France the “Bûche de Noël”, a classic chocolate covered Yule log cake is a Christmas centrepiece, in Germany “pfeffernüsse” cookies served from the 6th December, are covered in icing sugar and full of a mix of warm spices. “Struffoli” in Italy are little nuggets of fried dough with lemon zest served on Christmas Eve, and of course we are all now familiar with the traditional Pannettone. In Sweden, a classic rice pudding with cinnamon
is staple part of the festive menu, along with sweet gooey “lussekatter” buns. Our own traditional Christmas Pudding is believed to date back to the 14th century when it was a porridge of beef and mutton with raisins, currants, prunes, wines and spices, over time it evolved into the plum pudding we know today, despite being banned in 1664 by the Puritans as a “bad custom”. Even though it enjoys a long history, not everyone enjoys this rich fruit pudding, so here are few alternative ideas for festive treats, if you fancy a change this holiday. Have a lovely Christmas, the diet can start in January!
Abby Brennan is a former café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor. You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com
Christmas “Mess” Ingredients • 200g Greek yoghurt • 300ml double cream • 2tbsp lemon curd • 250g frozen mixed berries • 2tbsp cassis (optional) • 1 small pinch cinnamon • 4 individual meringues (use the good ones you get from delis/ farmshops or make your own) Method 1. In small saucepan gently heat the frozen berries, sugar and cinnamon until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add cassis and set aside to cool. 2. Whip the double cream and yoghurt until it holds its shape, drizzle through the lemon curd. 3. Break up the meringues into a bowl then spoon over half the cream then half the berries and repeat. Serve straight away.
Satsumas in a Caramel Syrup Ingredients • 75g caster sugar • 40ml fresh orange juice • 6 whole, peeled satsumas, pith removed (to remove pith, dunk peeled satsuma for a few seconds in boiling water and allow to cool) Method 1. (Take extreme care when boiling sugar, do not overheat) Put the sugar and 75ml warm water into a pan. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves and then allow to bubble gently until you have a golden caramel. As soon as the sugar is starting to brown remove from heat and allow to cool a little. Add the juice (stand well back, it will spit! - I used a splatter guard), stir gently until smooth. 2. In a large bowl pour the syrup over the satsumas. Allow to cool, serve with a qood quality vanilla ice-cream.
Dutch Baby Oven Pancakes with roasted Plums Ingredients • 20g butter • 2 large eggs • 100ml single cream • 120ml milk • 100g plain flour • 30g golden caster sugar • Half tablespoon cinnamon Roast Plums • 3 plums • Juice of half an orange • 2 tablespoons golden caster sugar Method 1. Preheat oven to 200C, heat up a baking sheet 2. Halve, destone and slice plums into wedges, place in a roasting tin, squeeze over the juice and toss them in the sugar. Roast for 20 mins until soft. 3. To make the batter, whisk together the eggs, cream, milk and flour until smooth 4. Melt butter in the cast iron frying pans, and then divide and pour in the batter. Place in the oven on the baking sheet and cook for 20 mins until golden brown and puffed up. 5. Serve sprinkled with sugar, cinnamon and plums.
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ill’s started with humble beginnings as a tiny grocery shop just off the high street. A few years later after moving to new premises it was hit by a flood in 2000! Not being deterred Bill’s opened again but this time with a café and became a bit of a sensation. The restaurant itself has a modern, rustic feel with bunches of dried chilli’s hanging from the ceiling and shelves containing Bill’s jams and bottles of dressings for sale. We were greeted by a very friendly waitress who really looked after us. A great touch was when she brought the kids starter out with the drinks – a blessing when you have a very hungry child. We chose wild mushroom soup £5.75, crumbed halloumi sticks £5.95, golden fried pork sesame dumplings £5.95 & dakkochi chicken skewers £6.50 to start. All delicious and very fresh. For mains we had macaroni cheese £9.95 braised lamb shank £14.95 served with fresh mint, parsley and a red wine gravy, it fell off the bone and was devine, a 10oz sirloin steak £18.50 and a 14oz ribeye £21.95 both cooked to perfection and very tasty. Then my favourite bit, for desserts we chose warm scones, our waitress
very kindly let us have them from the teatime menu £4.95, melting chocolate bombe £6.95 served with a hot caramel sauce which was poured over the bombe at the table to melt the top – great fun. Warm chocolate brownie £5.95 and warm cinnamon doughnuts £5.95. All yummy and finished our meal off perfectly. The kids menu is really good value at £6.95 for 3 courses and a drink, starting with crispy tortilla chips, Harry then chose little Bills hamburger , which was not little but he polished it off no problem, and ice cream for pudding. All in all a great family meal and I will definitely be returning to try the chocolate bombe for myself!
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Tristram’s Sales and Lettings
Since starting the business in June 2015, James Tristram, 26, and his business partner Fraser Barron, 29, have taken the agency from strength to strength. Initially starting the business as Tristram’s Lettings, they are now managing in excess of 250 properties around Nottinghamshire. The decision has now been made to expand the business further and open a Property Sales Department. Both James and Fraser grew up in Wollaton and know the Nottingham area as well as the local property market very well. James said “As soon as the chance arose for us to acquire the office at Derby Road, Bramcote, we saw this as a great opportunity to spread into the local area, and grow our sales and lettings business on this side of
Nottingham, whilst still offering our services throughout Nottinghamshire.” James added “We are offering an excellent service, which our google reviews back up. We have a great opening offer, selling properties from £500+vat which is a Marketing only package, or a 0.75%+vat fee for the complete Elite service. Our lettings side manage properties for just £35+vat per month, regardless of the rental value.” You are welcome to call in to see Tristram’s new office at any time to discuss your property needs. Or alternatively to book a free valuation for your property for either sales or lettings contact us on the details below.
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WOODTHORPE SINGERS CHRISTMAS CHARITY CONCERT 9th December at 7.30pm St Marks Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe Tickets priced at £6 (inc. coffee and biscuits) If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. You just need to email us at: ali@ngmagazines. org.uk by the first Friday of the month.
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Lace City Chorus Christmas Show
Sunday 17th December - 4pm
The Albert Hall, North Circus Street Nottingham NG1 4AA
With special guests Carlton Brass Band, and St Wilfred's C of E School Choir Calverton.
Tickets £12, £8 (under 14)
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Gem Connection are holding a Christmas get together at Long Eaton School, Thorseby Road, Long Eaton. NG10 3NP On Thursday December 14th 7.30pm – 10pm The cost of the evening will be just £5 00,which will include coffee, mince pies and a raffle ticket. Please feel free to come along, just pay at the door and join us for an evening of informal entertainment with Christmas cheer . Everyone Welcome. We look forward to seeing you!
Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - is a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Please email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com to ensure up-todate details and for further information. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www. lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wednesdays 7.30pm 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www. carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook. com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. 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
Wollaton Singers together with Sandiacre Male Voice Choir are performing a concert at St Helen's Church, Frederick Road, Stapleford, in support of the church's New Community Annex project on Saturday 16th December at 7:30 pm. Carlton Male Voice Choir latest concerts...
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WHAT IS CBT? I
f you read this column regularly, you might get to the bottom of the page and see in the blurb that I am a CBT therapist. You may have heard of CBT before or it might be a complete mystery to you, so I thought I would spend this article explaining a little bit about CBT and what you can expect if you see a CBT therapist. And unlike more than one caller I have had enquiring after my services, I’m not talking about Compulsory Basic Training for motorcyclists… Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT for short, is a form of short-term psychotherapy. It’s a talking therapy, which allows you to work through your issues in a safe place with a therapist so that those issues no longer cause you problems in life. But rather than the cliché of therapy that you see so often on TV and in movies, it isn’t just a case of lying back on a couch whilst a therapist asks you how you feel about your father. On the contrary, CBT is interested in the here and now and making real-life changes in your present and future life, rather than going over the past. While it can sometimes be useful to know how certain problems started, the past can’t be changed so there is often little benefit to be gained from spending too much brain-space going over and over things that once happened to you. CBT works on the theory that the way you think affects the way that you feel and the way you behave and act, resulting from those thoughts. Cognitions are thoughts, so Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is about changing your dysfunctional or unhelpful thinking patterns so that your behaviour also changes. It’s about holding those unhelpful
thoughts up to the light of examination and seeing just how realistic they are – very often they’re not realistic at all and the negative feelings that follow such distorted feelings rarely make for a positive and fulfilling life. CBT is recognised by the NHS to be an effective treatment for a number of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, OCDs and eating disorders amongst others. It can also help when you don’t necessarily have a “label” but you just know that you are stuck and you need some help with your thoughts or behaviour to break out of that rut. It’s considered to be a short-term therapy with most courses of treatment consisting of 12 sessions or less. It’s also considered to be a collaborative therapy – that means that you work with your therapist to develop a course of therapy that works for you, rather than your therapist simply telling you what to do. After all, we’re all different – just because two people suffer from depression or anxiety doesn’t mean that their experience of those conditions is the same. You are encouraged to work with your therapist to make sure that your treatment is unique to you and works for you. The collaborative nature also teaches you to problem-solve and to become your own therapist so that the risk of relapse is lessened. Of course, it’s not suitable for every condition and sometimes people with more complex issues or combinations of issues need a bit more help and that’s when a more open-ended, longer course of psychotherapy might be more appropriate.
Marie Scott is a CBT therapist and psychotherapist, based at Maple House Clinic in Eastwood, NG16 3BD. She deals with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and anger amongst many others. For more information about Marie and the issues she can help with, please visit www.chrysalistherapyservices.co.uk or give her a call on 07791 894227. Marie provides all clients a safe and confidential space in which to deal with their issues.
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S H O U L D I R U N ? Running for a lot of people is one of the first ‘go to’ forms of exercise. It is only as expensive as a good pair of running trainers for beginners. You can do it just about anywhere at any time. Running is a great cardio exercise – even a slow run for a short time will vastly reduce your risk of heart disease. Running makes your body produce feel good chemicals and there is the added bonus of burning lots of calories. There are loads of great apps to help you achieve your goals, whether it is to run 5k or a marathon. But before you lace your trainers up here are a few things to consider... Road running | Outdoor running Outdoor running, as expected, does feel physically harder than treadmill running. But why? Wind resistance and propulsion are the two main culprits. A mile on a treadmill can seem like ten on the street simply because of these two natural factors. Joint issues are another factor to consider. A lot of people believe that road running and running in general destroys your joints. This is largely a myth. Studies show that of 14,000 runners and 70,000 walkers over a 7-year period, the runners had no worse joint issues than the walkers. In fact osteoarthritis studies state that runners had fewer reports of any issues than the walkers. It seems that running can actually strengthen your joints. The key is to wear the correct trainers and train sensibly. Another common problem for many runners is Plantar fasciitis or flat foot. It is known that a weakness in calf strength, striking heel first while running and improper support in footwear (flat soled footwear) all contribute to plantar fasciitis. But it doesn’t have to stop you running. Wearing the correct footwear, improving your running technique and proper training will all improve the condition.
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Treadmill running Should I run on the treadmill instead of road running? There may be factors that will influence your decision – bad weather (quite common in this country) or safety – on a dark winter night an outdoor run can seem daunting. If the treadmill is set to a 1% gradient this replicates the outdoor factors of propulsion and resistance, so your workout will be just as good as a road run. Many people find a treadmill boring – add some interest by using a virtual route on the screen. Running along a “beach” can make time go more quickly. A lot of treadmills now have a soft-landing element to them which can help with joint impact for beginners until you have reached a body mass that your joints are happy with. Then you can take to the streets if you prefer. However you choose to start your running experience, remember to warm up properly before you start and cool down afterwards. Wear proper running shoes fitted to your running style and most importantly... enjoy the moment! The Strength and Physique Team
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Healthy Eating is for Life,
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The madness is that diets don’t work for most of us - 95% will re-gain the weight and more within a year. Diets invariably make the problem worse, and can often be hazardous to our health! In fact diets are counter-productive; when we restrict calories, our bodies perceive starvation. This causes three responses: tiredness, so we conserve energy; hunger, so we prioritise food finding and slower metabolism, so we manage on fewer calories. Psychologically, humans are hard-wired to resist restrictions. What is forbidden becomes more attractive and can lead to obsessing about food. Diets tend to be all or nothing. One slip-up and we see it as total failure, often triggering a binge. The yoyo cycle starts again.
To succeed, we need to see health and, as a result, looking and feeling good as the goal rather than weight loss. By making permanent, sustainable changes to eating and lifestyle, weight loss becomes inevitable. Eating mindfully means being constantly aware of food choices. If we think about the impact of food on health, then we’re likely to make better choices. Mindful eating gives us control. Rather than grabbing and consuming chocolate without thinking, consciously consider “it’s full of sugar, damaging to health and won’t help weight loss”. Then resist, or else enjoy it as a treat. There’s no failure, no diet derailment and therefore less likelihood of having an all-out binge. Move on with your motivation and confidence intact and make the next choice a healthy one. Mindful eating takes considerable practice, but taking back control of eating and health means liberation, not deprivation. Shortened life expectancy, ill health, weight gain and depression due to poor food choices is the real deprivation. Make the decision that you’re worth the long-term investment and the benefits are lifechanging!
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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list is here? Free for charity/not-forprofit groups. Charges apply to others. Call 0115 9269777 or email ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.
Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday
throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome.
Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on
01159 619502. Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331. Middleton Townswomen Guild - meet 2pm, first Tues of every month at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton. Guest speakers, social events, art & craft group. New members welcome. Call 0115 928 9399 for more info. Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Broxtowe Ramblers Walking Group - we walk all year round on Weds and Suns locally & further afield in Derbyshire & Leicestershire. Occasional coach trips. Everyone welcome. Please see www.broxtoweramblers.org.uk or call 07963 740172. Find us on Facebook. Wollaton Dovecote Ladies Probus - meet at 10 for 10.30am on 3rd Monday monthly at St Leonard’s Community Centre. Tea/coffee, speakers, outings. New members very welcome. For more information call Daryle on 0115 928 5780. Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome. Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks? Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a walk from book or web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable to share transport/driving. Kindness, honesty & respect essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver. Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info. The Nottingham Mechanics - Now rated 4* on google. 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village (opposite the library). Guest speakers & guided walks. See website www. spanglefish.com/wollatonnaturalhistory or call Peter King: 07534 567222. Visitors very welcome.
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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.
NG8 Community Diary cont..... Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com
Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome
everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098 Wollaton Park Community Centre - welcomes new volunteers to help in the Community Garden on Harrow Road. We meet on the first Friday of the month from 10am. No special skills are needed & we break for refreshments. Further details from the wardens on 0115 928 8860 or just come along.
Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at .7.15pm at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln,
Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk
Chinese Brush Painting Class - runs most Wednesday nights in Beeston - 7.15pm - 9.15pm. Not 2nd Wed of month. The class is for beginners & improvers & costs £5 a week for insurance & basic materials. Tel: 0115 9224029 for more details. Wollaton Recorded Music Society - meets on the last Friday of most months @ 1.30pm in St Leaonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane. We enjoy listening to good music together with varied, themed presentations. You are most welcome to join us. Call Ron: 0115 916 1826 or Bill: 0115 928 6978 Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield. For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@virginmedia.com.
Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no
playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Monday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk Scrabble, Bingo, Film Club, Hard of Hearing Group, Beetle Drive, Older Lesbian Network - all groups meet at Bradbury
House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. Please call 0115 844 0011 for further info. For info on other activities call Nicky Newbury on 07872 839625 (Living Well Coordinator).
Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 50s &60s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more info visit www.bootlace-buddies.org.uk Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated, widowed and divorced. Every Thursday club night at Rolls Royce Pavilion, Derby and a full monthly programme. Full details at www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343.
Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District,
but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com
Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk
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Aerials/Home Cinema/TVs Phil Chapman
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Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms Dream Doors 51 Heatwell 80 Lifestyle Kitchens & Bedrooms 59 Shower Doctor 34 Skylight Media 62 Sliding Door Wardrobes 5 Blinds/Shutters/Curtains Bella Blinds
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Builders/Roofers / Fascias AKJ Contracts 56 Arnold Building & Roofing 37 CAD Scaffolding 36 Canterburys 35,43 Chameleon Construction 64 CRS Roofing 45 A.Holmes Builder 63 Nottingham B&R 62 Nottingham Roofing 32 Notts Building & Roofing 53 Property Dev. Ltd 62 Trent Building & Roofing 65 WA Builders 32
Electricians AC Electrics DJ Hill Electrcial Electrical Connection Mathew Electrician R2D Electrical Lee Walters
41 36 65 34 46 63
Estate Agents/Lettings Martin & Co Tristram’s Lettings
79 1
Events/Gigs/Shows Motorpoint Arena
13
Fashion/Shoes Armstrongs Mill
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Fencing All Seasons Beechdale Fencing D Moore
60 45 58
Fireplaces/Woodburners/Stoves Stonebridge Fireplaces 43 Foot Care Foot Revive Nott’ham Foot Care
71 69
Fuel Fernwood Fuels
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Music Tuition Jim Farey
17
Optometrists Duffy Optometrists
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Painting/Decorating AJR Mike Conrad James P & D Paul Tinsley P Willetts
42 65 37 56 39
Plastering Richard Brooks J R Hutchinson James Taylor
46 32 65
Plumbing & Heating M Church Evisons Heating Solutions Heatwell JRM Plumbing Mapperley P & H MKSR RB Heating Stellar Heating Stonebridge Heating
41 33 80 42 36 34 47 63 53
Removals/House Clearance ACS Removals 34
Business Services RS Media
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Carpets/Flooring The Little Carpet Co.
Funeral Directors/Plans Notts Funeral Service
27
Restaurants/Pubs/Bars/Cafes Bills 30 Mulberry Tree Cafe 31
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Car Sales/Repairs/Parts Andrew Price
Furniture XYZ Furniture
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Schools/Colleges New College Notts
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Care Services Notts City Homes Nottingham on Call Radford Care
33 47
Solicitors Rothera Sharp
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21 23 27
Garage Repairs/Doors JB Doors The Garage Door Co. Garden Centres Brookfields
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Swimming Schools Avice Swim School
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Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Jack Glenn Tindle Tree Care WRS Trees
64 36 46 34
Will Writers ALH Legal Rothera Sharp
25 2
Windows/Doors/Fascias A & M Windows DJF Glazing KLG The Smashing Glass Co.
39 63 55 57
Chimney Sweeps Sid the Sweep
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Cleaning: homes, carpets, drives Aquablast 54 Chewing Services 34 Derwent Cleaning 65 Dustbusters 37
Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping All Seasons AquaBlast B & P Paving Jack Glenn K & L Landscapes Resin Drives WRS Trees
60 54 52 36 64 4 34
Dance Classes Start Dancing
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Dentists A & D Dental
Hair & Beauty Embrace
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Home Improvements Hire A Bloke K & R Projects RH Handyman S & A Property Maint.
37 42 46 63
Domestic Appliance Repairs N.A.R 33 Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains
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Driving Schools Neil Codd (LGV/HGV)
Joinery D Moore
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Loft Ladders/Conversions Lofty Ideals
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Medical Centres Grange Farm
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