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Hopefully as you read this we are still enjoying the last of the summer sunshine.
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Time seems to be flying this year and we need to remind you that the next edition will be the Christmas one... arghhhh. So if you have an event you want to promote please get in touch soon.
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Thanks to the hundreds of readers that filled out questionnaires. We are delighted with the feedback see inside for a full run down. Lots of great ideas for us to take up!
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Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah and Francine
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Two young mums are house hunting - having luckily given birth to healthy kittens in difficult conditions. White-tabby Apple, with her kittens Custard and Crumble who were born outside, were rescued by local charity Animal Accident Rescue Unit. Meanwhile, black heavilypregnant Mali was dumped outside a Nottingham police station. She was taken to a vet that night and promptly gave birth to five kittens!
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Like all the charity’s cats, Mali and Apple have been “snap” FIV/FeLV blood-tested (both are clear), wormed, fleatreated, neutered, microchipped, litter-trained plus vaccinated for a year; their new owners need to continue
To discover more call the Adoption Officer on 0115-9985063 after 6pm. This number must not be used for any other enquiry or emergency – or email this volunteer at admin@aaru.org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible. Entirely reliant on volunteers and donations, the charity urgently needs more cat and dog fosterers. It does not deal with healthy strays/unwanted pets; but neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds needing veterinary help. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message for the telephone operators on 0115-9321555. For details, including all animals needing homes visit www.animalaccident.org.uk.
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issued a reminder to gamers to ‘stay safe online’ following the release of the Pokémon Go smartphone app in the UK. The app, which is currently the top grossing app on both the Apple and Android download charts, encourages gamers to discover in-game characters in the ‘real world’ using the location services on their smartphones. Users travel to real world locations where Pokémon characters appear on-screen through their smartphones camera. Gamers can then attempt to ‘catch’ each character and battle other gamers in the real world to progress within the game. Detective Inspector Pete Quinn from Nottinghamshire Police said: “The risks that this app presents are not new or unique and, as with any other social media, there is always the potential to put yourself at risk by letting your guard down and coming into contact with people you don’t know – both online and in the real world.
sure they know what apps their children are using, who they are speaking to online and where they may be travelling to use these apps.” Nottinghamshire Police is also asking gamers to be considerate towards others after officers were required to respond to a report of torchlight being spotted in the south Nottinghamshire village of Normanton-on-Soar in the early hours of Tuesday 12 July 2016. Officers travelled on blue lights – their most urgent level of response – to investigate the report from worried residents where they discovered two teenage boys out searching for Pokémon. It was established that no offences had been committed. For more information and advice about helping you or your children to stay safe online, please visit the Nottinghamshire Police website at: www.nottinghamshire.police. uk/advice/prevention
“We are also appealing to parents to have an open and honest conversation with their children who may be using the app to remind them about the potential risks, as well as making Special Constabulatory Recruitment - If you would like to find out more about becoming a Special Constable and our pre-recruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 800 2429 or visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials links.
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Looking up against against top-spot top-spot Looking ahead, ahead, Nottingham Nottingham come come up Lancashire Bridge. The The return return Lancashire on on the the 3rd 3rd July July at at Trent Trent Bridge. fixture effortless performance performance fixture at at Old Old Trafford Trafford led led to to an an effortless from wickets, the the majority majority from Lancs, Lancs, who who won won by by aa margin margin of of 88 wickets, being being taken by Kiwi seamer Neil Wagner, who took 11 wickets wickets overall. Notts Notts are yet to play Somerset and still have two fixtures against against Matthew Maynard’s team, the latter being played away away from home in Taunton in the final game of the season. Surprisingly, Surprisingly, Somerset have won just 1 form 7, with 6 draws draws to their name, including a tied game with current leaders leaders Lancashire. Overall, Overall, a disappointing start to the season for Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, who haven’t managed to replicate their fantastic fantastic 3rd place finish from 2015. Although all hope is not not lost with their still being 3 months worth of fixtures to play play for, and substantial games against leaders Lancs and Hampshire Hampshire who sit one spot beneath Notts. Upcoming County Championship fixtures: By Vinnie Berrington 13th August - Trent Bridge 23rd August - North Marine Road 6th September – Trent Bridge
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The Tower A Room With A View Places the public rarely see – Friends of Wollaton Park cleaned out the top tower room in July, making it available for tours.
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As Pete Forster said, a good day for us and the Hall. The task group got access to one of the most under-utilised and special spaces in the hall. It exhibits features from the build date and some features added during the Wyattville updates in the 19th century. Slowly the Hall is opening up its secrets. See Facebook for more pictures. July was a very busy month, with a fantastically successful and free Arts Festival, a well-attended Tree Walk (trees you never knew existed!), and the nationally prestigious Green Flag award to encourage future plans. Details of these will follow in forthcoming NG8 issues. Anyone not a member of the FoWP group may join for the sum of £5.00 for an annual subscription by contact via email or phone. This covers insurance, parking on task days and various perks. Friends of Wollaton Park committee meet on the first Wednesday of every month and invite anyone interested in joining to contact wollatonpark@hotmail. com or telephone Rob Kirkwood, Chair of the Group, on 07855-151658. Volunteer activities normally take place on the third Saturday and fourth Thursday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Look for us on Facebook.
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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? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email info@ng5.org.uk 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. Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. 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 The Carousel Singers ladies choir, well established, singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Friday’s - 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. 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 at 2pm, first Tuesday of every month at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton. Guest speakers, social events, art & craft group. New members very welcome. Call 0115 928 9399 for more information. 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 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. Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thursday at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ from 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit our website: www.gemconnection.org for more information or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. 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 The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome, including potential members. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www. lacecity.net 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. 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.
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NG8 Community Diary cont..... 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.
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 The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single, separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383 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 National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 10.30-12pm followed by lunch 12.30-2.30pm at Masonic Hall, West Bridgford. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org 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 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). 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 Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come and try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available on premises. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www.saturdaysingers.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
Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tuesdays - 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.
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 Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham Castle. 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!
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.
The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single, separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383
Detoxing: Is juicing the only answer? Juicing has become the latest trend for those wishing to rid their bodies of toxins. “Detoxing” is touted as the newest way to leading a healthier, slimmer life, with companies offering 3 to 7 day juice cleanses and many more selling detox products. Is juicing really that beneficial? Can we detox without it? Before we begin, let’s take a look at what a toxin is: A toxin is a molecule that is capable of inducing disease in the body. Toxins enter the body via the air, food, water and through the skin and exist both indoors and outdoors. In a nutshell, it doesn't matter what you do, you will encounter toxins in your daily life. Luckily, we are equipped to get rid of toxins through a process called detoxification. Detoxification doesn’t just get rid of environmental toxins, it also shimmies out molecules from the body that have served their purpose. For example, those hormones that cause PMT, detoxification gets rid of them. Needless to say, it is a pretty important process. Do you really need a juice detox for this process to take place? The simple answer is: no you don’t, detoxifying is an everyday process. The major advantage of juicing comes
from not ingesting so many chemicals whilst on a juice fast. Think about it. Every meal has been replaced by a juice. You are probably avoiding that toxic artificial sweetener from your afternoon fizzy drink, that preservative laced bread is no longer an issue and your evening take away is non existent. This makes perfect sense for the 3 to 7 day juice cleanse but then you go back to loading up on everything you missed, including those toxins that just happen to be in your comfort foods. If detoxification is truly your mission, that juice cleanse won’t even scratch the surface. Instead of juice cleansing, focus your attention on how you can reduce your toxic load. This means everything that passes your lips, what you breathe in and even what goes on your skin (and yes, there is a good reason hippies don’t wear deodorant). Even more importantly, ensure that your gut and liver function is optimal. Without these organs, getting rid of toxins would be borderline impossible. Here are some tips & tricks to consider:
Avoid Toxins
Get rid of Toxins
• Filter water. • Wash all fruit and vegetables and buy organic where possible. • Ditch anything artificially sweetened. • Avoid sources of food additives. • Reduce your caffeine intake. • Don’t smoke - this one is obvious • Consider how much alcohol you really need. • Unless specifically advised by a doctor, over the counter medications such as ibuprofen, paracetamol, aspirin and the like are best avoided. • Switch to natural personal care products where possible.
• Load up on leafy greens. • Eat lightly cooked brassicas such as broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower and cabbages. These may speed up detoxification. • Include herbs and spices where possible.. • Eat some good quality meat. Protein is essential for detoxification. • Drink plenty of filtered water. • Lose weight. Some toxins accumulate in fat so if you carry excess weight, weight loss is a necessity for detoxification. • Sweat it out. Some detoxification does happen through the skin • Sleep. 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep should be the aim.
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Revolution Bar is situated in the popular Cornerhouse, positioned mid way down Forman Street. With a large spacious bar and eating area it is a great space that works as a bar and party venue at night and a lovely place to eat and enjoy a drink early doors. The al fresco dining area is the perfect place to watch the world go by.
and gives you £50 worth of vouchers.
There’s no getting away from the fact that this is a cocktail and late night bar as well as an eatery. After all they do claim to be the ‘Makers of the party spirit since 1996...’ However, they seem to be able to combine the buzz of the bar with a relaxed atmosphere for We ate early evening on a Friday and the diners really well. place was already buzzing with diners. In case you are in any doubt, you’ll be There was a real mix of young and old and reassured climbing the stairs after the families alike, along with those having a loo that ….. “Everything’s going to be cheeky cocktail after work! alright” and to “Love life! Love Vodka” Revolution have launched a new menu Made me smile! that includes two courses for £10.95, Monday to Friday. We chose sharing nacho’s and the mezze platter to start. These are part of the Happy Hour deal. (Happy Hour is 5-9pm Sunday to Friday and includes 2 for 1 on cocktails as well as these sharing starters) For mains we had the mother clucker burger (huge!) and the lobster ravioli (my dream dish.) Both really delivered on all levels. Yum! The kids chose their usual pizza (great size) from the kids menu which is great value at £5.95. This includes a main, side, veg, dessert and a drink. About to pop after two very generous courses, we ordered ice cream for dessert. The kids ordered fluffwich soldiers and chocolate dip. (Nutella and marshmallow in brioche bread served with warmed Nutella for dipping!) We soon forgot our full tummies and the children were quickly reminded about the value of sharing! Revolution has plenty of tempting deals on both food and drink. The ‘15 minute lunch promise’ Tuesday-Friday until 3pm (you get your lunch in 15 minutes or it’s free). There is 50% off food every Monday, all day, and the Revolution card costs £3
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Mist and Mellow Fruitfulness As summer draws to a close and the nights become longer, the smell of Autumn is in the air. Harvest Festivals are celebrated, many of us are making jam and chutney by the lorry-load to use up the last of the summer fruits and those green tomatoes that never ripen, as well as all the windfall apples, plums and pears. Autumn also heralds a range of ancient festivals, Halloween of course, (the modern version largely imported from the US) but also a range of quirky local rituals that are still practised. In some villages, barrels of tar are set alight and paraded through
the main street, in some places cider is poured over apple tree roots and bizarrely dressed troupes ward off evil spirits with “Soul Cakes”. Halloween itself has its roots in a pagan Celtic festival “Samhain” and the Christian Festival of All Saints Day (All Hallows), when prayers were offered for the souls of the dead. Soon it will be Bonfire Night, with traditional toffee and warming soups and then, Winter will be upon us again. Make the most of the season of “mists and mellow fruitfulness” with these seasonal recipes.
Autumn Berry Flaugnarde
Fig and Dolcelatte Tarts
What better time than the end of Summer and the beginning of Autumn to use up the last of the soft fruits and berries in this delicious and easy dessert. Not quite a true Flaugnarde and a bit like a traditional cherry clafoutis, this is cheap to make and perfect for using up a glut.
Fresh figs are a fantastic and under-used addition to the Autumn table. Their high sugar content makes them perfect to serve with something strong and salty, like blue cheese or prosciutto.
Ingredients A little softened butter for greasing 400g or so of mixed seasonal berries (or you could use plums) For the batter:50g ground almonds 2 tbsp plain flour 100g golden caster sugar 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 250ml double cream Heat oven to 190oC fan or 170oC/ gas 5. Grease a 23cm flan dish or shallow pie dish (not loose bottomed) and scatter the berries over the base. Place all the batter ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth, pour it over the fruits and bake for around 30 minutes until risen and golden brown. Serve warm with a drizzle of single cream.
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Ingredients 2 sheets filo pastry (22cm x 25cm square) A little melted butter 3 ripe figs 100g creamy blue cheese, I used Dolcelatte 1 tsp lemon juice 3 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped Sprinkling of ground paprika Preheat the oven to 190oC/Gas6. Brush two sheets of filo with butter and place on top of each other. Cut into 12 equal squares. Put the squares together in pairs on top of each other at a 45 degree angle (so they make a star shape). Press into the holes of a muffin tin or Yorkshire pudding tin. Bake in the oven for around 6/7 mins or until just golden brown and crisp (keep a close eye as they are so easy to burn!). Transfer to a baking tray. Chop the figs into small pieces and divide between the filo cups. Put the cheese, sage, lemon juice into a bowl. Mash down with a fork, season with black pepper, then spoon a small amount of the cheese
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mixture on top of the fig. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Bake in the oven for a further 5 minutes or until the cheese has just melted.
Apple “in and out” pudding Ingredients (1 apple per person) 4 evenly sized Bramley cooking apples 75g unsalted butter 75g soft brown sugar approx 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, approx half teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 175g plain flour, cold water, 3 eggs, pinch salt, 450ml full fat milk (more or less) Pre-heat oven to around 200oC or 190oC fan oven. Peel (or not) and core apples. Cream together the butter and sugar and add the nutmeg and cinnamon, or whichever spices you are using. Fill the centre of the apples with this mixture and place them in a large buttered oven-proof dish. It needs to be a deep dish so the batter can rise to almost cover the apples. Blend the flour and salt with a little cold water and then add the eggs and enough milk to make a thick creamy batter (slightly thicker than a Yorkshire pudding batter). Pour this over the apples and bake in your pre-heated oven for around 45 minutes, until the apples are soft and oozy and the batter is risen. It should have a golden crisp surface and a soft centre. Serve immediately, with custard or cream. But beware, it will be
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Middletons has had a Makeover! Middletons at Wollaton has had a full makeover. And what a great improvement!
Middeltons prides itself on being child friendly. There are also toddler toys to entertain the little ones in the safe garden area and a great kids menu. Cat and Steve Holt are 12 months into a five year tenancy with Enterprise Inns offering customers the valued stability of a landlord, unseen at Middletons for many years.
They now offer a delicious grill menu alongside the usual pub favourites. The renowned Sunday roast is really worth a trip. Why not go along and try them out for yourself? The front garden area is fenced for bouncy castles at weekends. New and renovated garden furniture make both front and back gardens really welcoming.
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n Sunday 10th July we arrived at Go Ape in Sherwood Pines Forest Park for our tree climbing, swinging and zip wire adventure. I took the family along, grandad, dad and two teenagers – all of whom should feel at home swinging through the trees. Our day started with a safety briefing, being strapped into a climbing style harness and then practising using the safety equipment, clipping onto the safety lines and swapping from one obstacle to another. After this we were set free to traverse the course by ourselves. We climbed a ladder up into the tree tops and then decided which out of two paths to take. The tree top trails involve swinging into giant cargo nets, crawling through barrel type tunnels, edging along tightrope wires, stepping across wooden slats, and much, much more. My favourite and worst moment was swinging across into a cargo net after dropping a few feet first. This was great for someone like me, who was determined to fight my fear of heights and have a great day with the family.
The whole adventure start to finish lasted around 3 hours and even though the site itself was busy we hardly ever got held up. All in all a fantastic day out with lots of laughs and monkeying around. A Baboon (10-15 years) costs £25 and a Gorilla (16 years +) costs £33. Go Ape was dreamed up by Tris and Becs back in 2001 while on holiday in France with their six month old baby. They came across a French family swinging through the trees and when they saw how much fun they were having came up with the idea of Go Ape. Since then they have built 30 courses all across the UK and have also added Segway experiences, Tree Top Junior Adventures and at one site a zip wire adventure. Lucky for us the Sherwood Pines location has the Tree Top Adventure for 10 years and above, the Tree Top Junior for 6-10 years, and the Forest Segway. For more information or to book a visit go to their website: www.goape.co.uk
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Bring a touch of the tropical to your garden this summer Canna Lilies – A summer garden essential! Canna Lilies are stand out performers in the summer garden. Available from garden centres and supermarkets they bring a touch of the tropical to your plot. These exotic beauties have lush bold flowers and their patterned leaves are architecturally stunning. Despite appearances however they are surprisingly easy to grow. Follow my tips to ensure you keep them flowering till the frosts and bursting back into bud next summer.
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September 22nd: George Green and Green's Windmill, by Tom Huggon. 7.30pm. October 13th: The National Forest, by Sam Lattaway. 2.15pm. October 27th: Beyond the Rockies, by Malcolm Walpole. 7.30pm. November 10th: The Gunpowder Plot, by William Ruff. 2.15pm November 24th: The History of Boots, by Judith Wright. Members of the Nottingham Centre are pleased to be able to donate funds to support various National Trust properties. At the AGM members voted to give a total of £3,120 to the following: Hope Valley Edale, Belton House, Monksthorpe Chapel, Gunby Hall Estate,and Stonewell Cottage, Leics. Participation in any activities, or simply by being a member, enables the Nottingham Centre to assist the National Trust with small projects for which funds would otherwise not be available, for example a donation of £620 towards the conservation of a rare outdoor baptistry at Monksthorpe Chapel, Lincolnshire. All winter meetings take place at the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission £3.00 members, £4.00 visitors, who are always welcome. For information about joining the Centre contact Barbara McDonald - 0115 9757800
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f Justice o n w a D : n Super ma Batman Vs p Pack -U t r a t S s C D It’s here. The holy grail for nerds. The fight everyone has been waiting for. Expectations were high. The early reviews, brutal. With all this baggage I went to see this film expecting the worst. As the opening credits sprang up I crossed everything hoping this film would at least be good. But against all odds, 20 minutes into the film I couldn’t help but fall in love with it. This maybe because I’m a huge comic book nerd and still a gullible kid at heart but you know what, this movie ain’t that bad. In fact for me it was great and I am not ashamed to say it! After the events of Man of Steel, the issue of whether Superman is a force for good or ultimate destruction, is a hot topic. With half the public cheering on his exploits and the other hating his guts, it’s not an easy time for old Supes, especially when the Dark Knight himself, Bruce Wayne/ Batman, also ends up hating his guts and wants to put him down, for the good of the human race. The returning cast from Man of Steel were great once again. Laurence Fishburne, while short stay in this very packed film, was a great and refreshingly witty ray of light in the Daily Planet scenes and Henry Cavill’s return as the Son of Krypton was also really enjoyable to see. One of the biggest debates leading up to this film was whether Ben Affleck would be any good as Batman (or Batfleck). And once again the nerd rage was unwarranted. Affleck did a wonderful job in this movie. Playing the oldest Batman we have ever seen on the big screen today, Affleck gave a very believable interpretation of a Batman who’s been through a lot of trauma and disaster and has left with a fair share of his own emotional scars. Hans Zimmer did a superb job with the soundtrack. We already knew that the Man of Steel soundtrack was awesome so it was great to hear the return of that musical melody but with new additions that were great too.
The music was never as enthralling as when it accompanied an action sequence, most of which were amazing. Outside of the undeniably powerful imagery of seeing the holy trinity of DC battling it out on screen for the first time, the scale and powerlevel of the fights were extraordinary. But outside of the god level beat-em-ups in this movie, the close quarters action was also very well done. We see a much more brutal and unforgiving Batman show criminals exactly why they chose the wrong line of work in really savage brilliance. At the end of the day this movie garners a lot of hate but the fact I had a smile plastered on my face for the majority of the film says something about how entertaining, exciting, and engrossing it was. Batman Vs Superman = 8.5/10 © Sam Burton (aged 19)
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Number Of Retirees Expecting To Leave An Inheritance Falls To Lowest Level In Six Years The number of new retirees who think that they can afford to leave a financial legacy to their children has fallen to the lowest level it has been for six years according to the latest research, despite recent changes in rules around inheritance tax.
The findings, from Prudential’s annual report on the financial plans of people planning to retire in the year ahead discovered that 28% of people in 2016 felt that they would leave something behind, compared to 52% in 2011. Among those retirees who do feel that they will be able to leave an inheritance, they expect to leave an average of £191,000, a figure which has stayed relatively the same from last year. The same research also provides a potential reason for the decline in those believing they will be able to leave a legacy, as more than a third of those retiring in 2016 are already helping their families financially, as well as providing support across generations
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by helping both their children and their grandchildren. Of those retiring in 2016, 35% are providing average handouts of nearly £250 a month, and 13% are giving away over £500 a month. This year’s retirees are financially supporting an average of four family members, with 81% most likely to support children and/or their children’s partners, 15% providing financial support to their own parents, and 5% paying out to support their grandparents. The extent of this money given to family members is most likely used for daily living expenses, with 8% providing money for food and travel costs, and a further 8% making individual contributions towards luxury purchases like holidays, a car or a new television. 7% have contributed towards a house deposit for a family member and 6% have helped to cover university costs. However as a result of providing this financial support, 23% of retirees are planning to take paid employment in their retirement, and 23% plan to sell their family home in order to maintain income. For advice or information on leaving a financial legacy call Rothera Sharp’s Wills and Probate team on 0800 088 6270
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Woodthorpe Singers very warmly welcomes new members, of all abilities. No auditions, no need to be able to read music. We sing a variety of light classical music and show songs. Rehearsals are in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe on Mondays 8.00 -9.30pm., weekly, term time only, culminating in a fund raising concert for a chosen charity and a social evening for our members. For more information please ring our Musical Director Marjorie Rogers on 0115 9313965
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If you like singing choral music, come along in September and try our choir. We are Ruddington and District Choral Society and meet Monday evenings 7 15 until 9 pm. The Choir, over 50 years old, has members from all over South Nottinghamshire. There are no auditions and you can come for 4 weeks before joining. In November we are singing music by Mendelssohn, Faure and Rutter, and in December a community Handel’s Messiah. Our next meeting is at St Peter’s Church, Ruddington NG11 6EL on Monday 5th September. Thereafter we meet at St Peter’s Junior School, Ashworth Avenue, NG11 6GB. Have a look at our website www.spanglefish. com/ruddingtonanddistrictchoralsociety/ or phone 01159211451
Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir has had an extremely busy year so far, with some excellent concerts already under their belts. They are already planning their centenary celebrations (starting 2019) but the main focus right now are the late summer and early autumn performances. September 30th sees us in concert at Seymour Road Baptist Church, Hucknall; and on October 8th at 7pm, we are delighted to join with one of the youngest choirs in the area, the Rock & Roll Singers, for Octoberfest at St Michael’s Church, Underwood. Tickets £6 - www.rocknsoul.org.uk Visit the web site at www.ecmvc.org – and come along and give us a try – new members always welcome!
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The current National Ladies Bronze Medal Chorus Gem Connection are preparing for the 2016 National Competition which is to be held this year at Harrogate in October. The Gems have recently received an intensive coaching weekend with vocal coach Sally Mclean and have further sessions programmed in during the next few months. As the competition continues to get stronger each year, the Gems are working hard and hope to be successful in retaining the bronze medal position at this years competition.
The chorus are continually raising funds to finance the coaching sessions and will be seen at local fetes and gala’s in the area during the summer months with their very successful Teddy Stalls. The chorus love to sing for an audience and would warmly welcome any visitors. If you would like to be our audience, please come along to any of our practice evenings which are held every Thursday from 7.30pm at Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton. More about the chorus can be found on the web site www.gemconnection.org
Local choir Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble wins best Female Choir in the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod West Bridgford based Vocal Ensemble, Mirabilé, have been judged best female choir at the prestigious Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, and are now proud bearers of an international trophy and £750 prize money. Following their success, Mirabilé, the only English choir of five category winners, went on that same evening to compete for the Pavarotti trophy and the title of ‘Choir of the World’. Although pipped to the post by mixed choirs from the USA and the Philippines, Mirabilé were delighted to be awarded 3rd place in their first-ever competition. *Next lunchtime concert is 4 November in Southwell Minster - see website for details. For more information please contact Carolyn Owen on 07760104252 or at famowen@btinternet.com or visit: http://www.mirabile.org.uk
Carlton MVC have a new Musical Director, Mr. Ian Watts from Linby,Hucknall, who will take over officially from Terry Moore our current MD on 1st September.
Saturday Singers
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to join a choir but can’t face turning out at night after a hard day at work? Why not join the Saturday Singers. We meet on Saturday morning from 9.45 am to 12.00 noon during term times at Nottingham Masonic Hall on Goldsmith Street (on the tram route.) We welcome singers of all abilities, there are no auditions and no need to read music. We sing light classical music, songs from the shows, regional folk music and popular standards. Each term ends with a concert in aid of a local charity chosen by the choir members. For more information ring our Chairman, Dick Huskinson on 0115 9312157 or text on 07968 463933 or e-mail: randj.huskinson@ntlworld.com
National Adoption Week This year’s National Adoption Week will take place from 17-23 October. The hashtag #SupportAdoption is the theme behind this year’s event. This is in recognition of the many people whose lives or hearts have been touched by adoption. Family Care are a local adoption agency who recognise the impact that adoption can have on people’s lives. As a voluntary adoption agency and children’s charity they have been working to support children and families across the region for 130 years. They believe supporting their adoptive families is important at every stage of their journey, which is why they offer lifelong support to anyone who adopts through them.
If you are considering adopting, Family Care offer regular Adoption Information Evenings which offer a gentle introduction to adoption and the chance to meet members of their team, hear their adopters’ story and ask any questions you might have in a relaxed and informal setting. The remaining Adoption Information Evenings in 2016 will be held on the following dates: 20 September 25 October 29 November These will take place at their offices from 7-9pm: 28 Magdala Road, Mapperley Park, Nottingham NG3 5DF. If you are wanting to attend you can register your interest with Laura Mynett via email: laura.mynett@ familycare-nottingham.org.uk or call on 0115 960 3010. More information about Family Care and adoption can be found on their website www.familycare-nottingham.org.uk
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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: info@ng5.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 information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Wollaton Memory Club - meet at St Leaonards Community Cafe, Bramcote Lane, NG8 2ND on 2nd Tuesday 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 Castel 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. NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone 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 - is for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings take place between 2 and 4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or ring Jeff on 0115 8451360 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. Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out. Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk
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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
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
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