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Contents<br />
Christmas is coming 6<br />
Sudoku puzzle 12<br />
Eat, drink and be merry 20<br />
Recipe pages 20-21<br />
Kids - Learn and play 23<br />
Kids diary 24-25<br />
Business and professional 27<br />
For sale 30<br />
Looking good, feeling great 31<br />
Pets and their people 37<br />
A helping hand when you need it 41<br />
Helping Hand group directory 50-53<br />
Home and garden 54<br />
Crossword puzzle 62<br />
Free time and what to do with it 84<br />
Music roundup 86-87<br />
Community diary 88-92<br />
Useful information 94<br />
Puzzle solutions 94<br />
Index/List of advertisers 95<br />
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Tanya About Town<br />
Following the low-key<br />
Christmas of last year, I<br />
think we’re all ready to<br />
embrace the festivities<br />
2021 has to offer. What<br />
better way to celebrate<br />
than to eat, drink and<br />
be merry!<br />
Making headlines for all the<br />
wrong reasons last year, the<br />
Winter Wonderland is back in<br />
Nottingham and with it comes<br />
the chance to enjoy tasty treats<br />
as you soak up the amazing<br />
Christmas atmosphere. Festive<br />
events will also spread to Trinity<br />
Square, where a speciallyconstructed<br />
Christmas Village<br />
with a number of food and drink<br />
options will see visitors entering<br />
via a Christmas Tree-lined<br />
entrance leading to a winterthemed<br />
setting that features<br />
a number of igloo-style glass<br />
domes. (Running until 31st <strong>Dec</strong>)<br />
Enjoy foodie fun without the<br />
calories at Squire Performing Arts<br />
Centre, Arboretum Street, with<br />
Too Many Cooks At Christmas.<br />
A festive family show full of food<br />
inspired fun and adventure! The<br />
production promises to be a<br />
sizzling, scrumptious show jam<br />
packed with tasty tunes, popping<br />
puppets and a lot of festive<br />
foolery! (19 <strong>Dec</strong>ember)<br />
Fancy a break from the traditional<br />
festive fayre? Enjoy an evening<br />
of Mediterranean and Middle<br />
Eastern Meze with Brazilian<br />
Jazz and Soul music by the<br />
Nayla Yenquis Group at Peggy’s<br />
Skylight. (2 <strong>Dec</strong>)<br />
For a Christmas dinner with a<br />
difference, We Wish You a Merry<br />
Murder at the Justice Museum<br />
looks worth a visit. It’s 1927.<br />
The roaring twenties show no<br />
sign of slowing down. A dazzling<br />
Christmas party is taking place<br />
in Nottingham’s Shire Hall,<br />
hosted by movie star Frankie<br />
Faulkner. There’s bound to be<br />
trouble… even murder! Join this<br />
evening of intrigue, accusations<br />
and suspicion – complete with<br />
cocktails and laughter. Tickets<br />
also include a three-course<br />
Christmas meal and a welcome<br />
cocktail. (20 <strong>Dec</strong>)<br />
Finally, why not celebrate with a<br />
Festive Afternoon Tea. There<br />
are several options around.<br />
You could try Slug & Lettuce<br />
who are serving theirs in their<br />
beautiful instagrammable<br />
birdcages; the Lace Market<br />
Hotel are offering seasonal<br />
favourites including turkey and<br />
cranberry sandwiches, apple and<br />
cinnamon scones with mulled<br />
berry jam and mini mince pies; or<br />
Browns whose festive selection<br />
includes sandwiches: prawn and<br />
baby gem lettuce, turkey and<br />
cranberry, cucumber and cream<br />
cheese, heritage hen egg mayo<br />
brioche roll, smoked salmon and<br />
cream cheese on whisky and<br />
thyme oat cake, warm scones<br />
plus mini mince pies, Victoria<br />
sponge, lemon drizzle cake,<br />
almond macarons and chocolate<br />
mousse flowerpots.<br />
Whatever you decide to do,<br />
have a great Christmas!<br />
Tanya is also the editor of<br />
www.nottinghamlive.co.uk<br />
and writes for the Nottigham Post,<br />
Nottingham Now, LeftLion, The Food<br />
& Drink Guide and more, as well as<br />
having her own YouTube channel<br />
and presenting on NG-Digital
IT’S BACK!<br />
26 Nov 2021 – 9 <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
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Tidy Rolls<br />
Secure wrapping paper rolls once they’ve been<br />
opened with toilet paper tubes, just slit the tube<br />
lengthways and use as a cuff. If you want to make<br />
it look nice you can glue some tin foil round the<br />
outside of the tube. H Williams<br />
Christmassy Biscuits<br />
Use the bottom of a crystal glass to imprint biscuits<br />
or cookies and make them really Christmassy.<br />
B Evans<br />
Money Saving Tip<br />
Save money this Christmas: if you aren’t seeing<br />
friends and family till after Christmas day then buy<br />
their presents after Christmas in the sales.<br />
F Charles<br />
Cat’s<br />
TopJokes<br />
Christmas<br />
Crackers<br />
Top Tips<br />
What does Tom say in <strong>Dec</strong>ember?<br />
Jerry Christmas!<br />
B Evans<br />
What do you call a girl with a<br />
prickly head?<br />
Holly!<br />
T Worthington<br />
What sort of sprout is very good at<br />
getting stuff done?<br />
A hustle sprout!<br />
A Carter<br />
What bird is best at unlocking<br />
doors?<br />
A turkey!<br />
B Evans<br />
Quick Dusting Trick<br />
A quick cleaning trick when you<br />
have a 10 minute warning that friends<br />
or family are on their way over, is to use a lint<br />
roller on soft furnishings to get rid of any dust – cushions,<br />
sofas, lampshades – it works a treat. C Lewis<br />
Sparkly Christmas<br />
Make your taps and shower sparkle for the Christmas<br />
season by using white wine vinegar to remove lime scale<br />
and make everything sparkle. V Fallow<br />
Festive Brownies<br />
Add a festive touch to Brownies by cooking them in<br />
cookie cutters. Metal ones of course.T Worthington<br />
Tangle Free<br />
Wrap Christmas lights around hangers to keep them<br />
from getting tangled.<br />
H Whitlock<br />
Why did nobody bid for Donner<br />
and Blitzen on ebay?<br />
They were too deer!<br />
T Brown<br />
Who is Santa’s favourite singer?<br />
Elf-is Presley!<br />
D Cole<br />
How did Scrooge end up with<br />
the football?<br />
The ghost of Christmas passed!<br />
T Worthington<br />
How does Good King Wenceslas<br />
like his pizza?<br />
Deep pan, crisp and even!<br />
D Cole<br />
WINNING<br />
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Safe Storage<br />
Store your delicate<br />
ornaments in egg boxes to<br />
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Christmas festivities.<br />
G Singh<br />
What does Miley Cyrus eat for<br />
Christmas dinner?<br />
Twerky!<br />
C Kelly<br />
How much did Santa pay for his<br />
sleigh?<br />
Nothing, it was on the house!<br />
T Worthington<br />
What does the Grinch do with a<br />
baseball bat?<br />
Hits a gnome and runs!<br />
C Kelly<br />
Send your top tip or joke for<br />
inclusion in the next mag.<br />
The best one will win a £20 One 4 All voucher!!<br />
Please email your entries to cat@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
and include your name, address & tel no.<br />
All entrants must be 18 or over. For all our comp t&c’s please see the<br />
Useful Information Page at the back of the mag.
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FATBOY SLIM<br />
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4 - 5 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
VITALITY ROSES<br />
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7 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
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9 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
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10 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
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14 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
MADNESS + SQUEEZE<br />
16 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
STEVE STEINMAN’S<br />
ANYTHING FOR LOVE<br />
THE MEAT LOAF STORY<br />
17 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
THE MAGIC<br />
OF MOTOWN<br />
18 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
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19 - 21 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
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23 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
BILL BAILEY<br />
<strong>2022</strong><br />
8 <strong>Jan</strong>uary <strong>2022</strong><br />
A VISION OF ELVIS<br />
4 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
WATERLOO - THE BEST<br />
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9 & 10 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
STRICTLY COME<br />
DANCING THE LIVE TOUR<br />
12 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
JAMES BLUNT<br />
15 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
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17 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
SIMPLY RED + MICA<br />
PARIS<br />
24 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
THE LUMINEERS +<br />
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27 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
OZZY OSBOURNE +<br />
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1 & 2 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
JOHN BISHOP<br />
5 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
GOJIRA + ALIEN<br />
WEAPONRY &<br />
EMPLOYED TO SERVE<br />
11 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
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17 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS<br />
20 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
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21 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
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23 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
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29 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
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30 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
STEREOPHONICS<br />
2 April <strong>2022</strong><br />
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7 April <strong>2022</strong><br />
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12 April <strong>2022</strong><br />
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26 April <strong>2022</strong><br />
DUA LIPA<br />
29 April <strong>2022</strong><br />
ANDRÉ RIEU<br />
3 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
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5 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
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6 & 7 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
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15 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
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It’s Christmas time. . .<br />
(2021 update)<br />
Well it’s almost upon us. Congratulations if<br />
you’ve got this far without hearing Last<br />
Christmas by Wham! on the radio, or not<br />
complained about how early the supermarkets are<br />
stocking wrapping paper. The festivities are soon to<br />
commence, so start wearing that dreadful jumper to<br />
work and use any excuse you have to knock back the<br />
sherry every evening for the next few weeks.<br />
Last year I described just how middle class my<br />
Christmases used to be, this year (in a bid to write<br />
something a little bit different) I’ll describe the difference<br />
between what Christmas in our household actually looks<br />
like versus the Dickensian dream. So sit back, grab a<br />
mince pie and behold the living nightmare that is trying<br />
to satisfy the demands of a household at Christmas.<br />
Christmas Eve - Anyone with kids will understand<br />
that this is the best/worst night ever. Best for the kids<br />
who become a bunch of excitable goons for an evening,<br />
worst for the parents who just want them to go to bed<br />
so they can wrap the presents and creep up the stairs to<br />
deliver the stockings from Santa. And this is also the<br />
time when you have to remind the oldest child to not<br />
let slip that yes, it’s awfully grown up that he knows that<br />
Father Christmas is an illusion, but if he lets that secret<br />
slip out to his younger sister he’ll just get a slipper full<br />
of coal. Irrespective of that, Santa and his reindeer will<br />
always get a plate of carrots, mince pies and whiskey left<br />
out for them. And yes, that glass of whiskey seems to<br />
get bigger every year yet is always somehow consumed.<br />
Stockings - They’re always smaller than I remember.<br />
Somewhere along the way they get a little less in them<br />
and the ratio of fruit and chocolate to presents seems to<br />
grow every year. But it’s not truly Christmas unless you<br />
find a mouldy satsuma under the duvet on new years eve.<br />
Dinner - I love a Christmas dinner. And these days I<br />
have to wait until we go to my mum’s to truly experience<br />
one. The reason? No one in my house likes turkey.<br />
Apparently it’s too dry (says my daughter who’s only<br />
ever had it in a school meal). Despite this we do make<br />
a mean Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. And<br />
everything tastes better with gravy, that’s a solid fact.<br />
Christmas cake - Who doesn’t love a Christmas<br />
Cake? It turns out everyone in my house apart from<br />
me. Seeking to remedy this, last year I cooked one<br />
myself thanks to a friend who gave me their own<br />
grandmother’s recipe. And it was lovely. Despite this,<br />
no one could be convinced that they should eat it so I<br />
ended up having it all to myself. I know, tough gig. But<br />
I struggled through it.<br />
Christmas crackers - I know they’re rubbish. You<br />
know they’re rubbish. Even my children know they’re<br />
rubbish. But every year we buy them. And every year the<br />
hats don’t fit, the jokes are dreadful, and the gifts just end<br />
up in the bin. Who decided this was a decent tradition?<br />
Seriously? What’s the gig with Christmas crackers? The<br />
best thing is that we have more fun laughing at how bad<br />
the jokes are than the jokes themselves (which may be<br />
the point in some bizarre way).<br />
The Queen’s Speech - We don’t watch it. Never<br />
have. Probably never will. It’s hard to listen to someone<br />
telling you what a tough year it’s been when they’re sat<br />
in a palace with more personal wealth than most small<br />
nations. Sorry, but not sorry.<br />
The Big Film - It used to be the latest Bond, or Star<br />
Wars, or Ghostbusters. In these days of multi-platform<br />
streaming the big Christmas film is a thing of the past.<br />
To be honest, we rarely watch terrestrial TV anymore.<br />
However, we do still have a movie on Christmas Day.<br />
Bizarrely my daughter thinks that this somehow means<br />
she gets to watch The Godfather this year. We’ve said no<br />
(just in case anyone was worried).<br />
Ultimately we have managed to find our own traditions<br />
and ways of doing things. I could fill another page with<br />
this stuff but maybe I’ll keep that<br />
for next year. I hope you’ve all<br />
had a great year and are busy<br />
making your own traditions.<br />
Merry Christmas!<br />
Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me<br />
eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood<br />
and my terrible attempts at staying relevant!<br />
noonelikessubtitles@gmail.com Dominic Murray
RETURNS TO WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK…<br />
West Midland Safari Park is pleased to announce that its<br />
annual Santa Safari event will be going ahead this year.<br />
From 26 November and running daily until Christmas Eve,<br />
the Park’s Discovery Trail will be transformed with over 350<br />
Christmas trees, festive decorations, dazzling fairy lights and<br />
even layers upon layers of ‘snow’.<br />
Santa and his team of elves will be residing at the Park, ready<br />
to greet guests, gift presents and spread some festive cheer.<br />
Families will be magically transported to the North<br />
Pole on Santa’s sleigh, then following a walk through<br />
the newly updated winter wonderland, they will be<br />
able to pay a visit to the big man himself in his grotto.<br />
Children will get a memento of their day by having a<br />
picture taken of themselves with Santa which they<br />
can then take home. They’ll also be able to choose<br />
their very own present in the elves’ workshop.<br />
Also included in the package is a visit to Mrs Claus’ Kitchen,<br />
where children can receive a drink and cookie, whilst adults<br />
are treated to a hot drink and mince pie.<br />
There is also the chance for children to enter the ‘Letters to<br />
Santa’ competition, where children can write a letter to Santa<br />
and post it in his magical talking postbox, for a chance to win<br />
a family annual pass.<br />
Additionally, guests visiting this winter can experience a<br />
Virtual Reality Santa Sleigh Ride – a magical 4D adventure<br />
to the North Pole. Families can help Santa test out his<br />
sleigh before his big journey on Christmas Eve. They will<br />
be transported across the globe and through a wintery<br />
wonderland, but as it’s a test run, it could be a bumpy ride!<br />
Santa Safari runs from 26 November to 24 <strong>Dec</strong>ember and is<br />
£28.50 for adults, £24.50 for children aged 3-15, £13.00 for<br />
children under the age of three and £26.50 for concessions.<br />
The VR Sleigh ride can be added on for £4 per person at the<br />
time of booking. Admission includes a Free Return Code<br />
to visit again in six months, only when booking online in<br />
advance. Guests can also receive discounts for selected<br />
dates, when booking online.<br />
Further information about West Midland Safari Park is<br />
available from the Park’s website www.wmsp.co.uk or by<br />
telephone 01299 402114. Find out more on the Safari Park’s<br />
official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WestMidSafari.<br />
Win 1 of 5 family passes*<br />
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animal encounters, African Village and live shows. Children under 3 years admitted free (Rides extra). Lots more info: www.wmsp.co.uk<br />
West Midlands Safari Park, Spring Grove Rd, Bewdley, Kidderminster DY12 1LF
What’s on this<br />
Christmas?<br />
Virtual 5k Santa Dash: In aid of Rainbows. Sign<br />
up at www.rainbows.co.uk/virtualsanta<br />
Christmas in the Courtyard: every weekend up to<br />
18 <strong>Dec</strong> at Rufford Abbey. 10am-4pm. Free entry.<br />
Normal car parking applies.<br />
North Pole Experience at Thoresby Park:<br />
A festive family experience. Dates through<br />
November & <strong>Dec</strong>ember. Tickets: https://booking.<br />
thenorthpoleexperience.co.uk/<br />
Christmas at Chatsworth: 6th Nov – 9th <strong>Jan</strong>.<br />
Celebrating 20 magical years of Christmas at<br />
Chatsworth. Online timed tickets only. Visit<br />
www.chatsworth.org to book.<br />
Ice Skating: from 13 Nov-3 <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong> at Blue<br />
Diamond Garden Centre, East Bridgford. For<br />
tickets: tickets.bluediamond.gg<br />
Christmas at Belvoir: 15th Nov - 2nd <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Enjoy a Regency Christmas and an enchanted<br />
light trail. For tickets and info: belvoircastle.com<br />
Nottingham Winter Wonderland: Up to 31 <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
Christmas market & festive attractions. Market<br />
Square, Nottingham<br />
Christmas Display & Lights: from Sun 28<br />
November at 5pm until 2 <strong>Jan</strong>. 4pm-9pm daily. 4<br />
Sandale Close, Gamston, NG2 6QG. All donations<br />
to RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre.<br />
Nottingham Castle Christmas Festivities:<br />
Throughout <strong>Dec</strong>ember behold beautifully<br />
decorated trees & create your own baubles &<br />
Christmas crackers. On <strong>Dec</strong> 19 &19 be immersed<br />
in a lavish Dickensian Christmas.<br />
Nottingham Makers & Vintage Market: 27<br />
Nov from 11am - 4pm. St Jude’s Church,<br />
Woodborough Rd, Mapperley.<br />
Christmas Cruises: 3hr evening cruise inc. 2<br />
course carvery, all-inclusive bar (t & c’s apply)<br />
& resident DJ. 2½ hour daytime cruise inc.<br />
Christmas lunch. Available up to & inc. 23rd <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
Call Princess River Cruises: 0115 9100 400/401.<br />
Christmas at Wollaton: 26th Nov-9th <strong>Jan</strong>. An<br />
enchanting, unique outdoor festival. More info:<br />
www.christmasatwollaton.com<br />
Santa Safari: at West Midland Safari Park from<br />
26 Nov - 24 <strong>Dec</strong>. The park’s Discovery Trail will<br />
be transformed with xmas trees, decorations,<br />
lights and lots of snow. For more details:<br />
www.wmsp.co.uk, call 01299 402114 or<br />
Facebook - westmidsafari<br />
Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop: will be<br />
transformed into a magical wonderland.<br />
Weekends from 27th Nov.10am-5pm. Free entry.<br />
Woodthorpe Grange Park. More info at<br />
www.whatsonnottingham.com<br />
Bluecoat Singers Sing Christmas!: 27th Nov - All<br />
Saints Church, Annesley at 7.30pm. 4th <strong>Dec</strong> at St<br />
Margarets Church, Aspley at 7.30pm and 11th <strong>Dec</strong><br />
at Nuthall Methodist Church at 7.30pm. Tickets<br />
for Nuthall concert £10 from 0115 953 1903.<br />
Christmas Adventure Quest: Family friendly.<br />
Weekends from 27th Nov-23rd <strong>Dec</strong>. Daily from 26<br />
<strong>Dec</strong> - 2 <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong>. 10am-5pm. Bolsover Castle.<br />
Sleeping Beauty: 27th Nov - 2nd <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133.<br />
www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk<br />
Lincoln Christmas Market: Thur 2 <strong>Dec</strong> - Sun 5<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>. Traditional Christmas market. For opening<br />
times & travel info: lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk<br />
Christmas at Clumber Park: includes wreath<br />
making workshops and Percy the Park Keeper’s<br />
winter wander trail as well as breakfast with the<br />
elves. For more info: nationaltrust.org<br />
Beauty and the Beast: 3rd <strong>Dec</strong>-15th <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
at Nottingham Playhouse. Tickets £18-£40. Call:<br />
0115 941 9419. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk<br />
Victorian Matlock: Christmas market.Fri 3<br />
<strong>Dec</strong> (9am-6pm), Sat 4 <strong>Dec</strong> (9am-7pm) & Sun 5<br />
<strong>Dec</strong> (9am-6pm). Outside stalls as well as 3 x<br />
carpeted marquees. Hall Leys Park, Matlock.
Trent Valley Singers Christmas Concert:<br />
an evening of festive songs & music inc.<br />
refreshments. Fri 3 <strong>Dec</strong> at 7.30pm. Burton Joyce<br />
Village Hall. Tickets £7. Call Heather on 0115<br />
844 0872 or Willow Tree Cafe,Burton Joyce.<br />
Carlton MVC Christmas Concerts:<br />
4 <strong>Dec</strong>-7:30pm - Christmas is Coming: Chilwell<br />
Road Methodist Church, Beeston. 11 <strong>Dec</strong>-4pm -<br />
Matinee Family Christmas Concert: Netherfield<br />
Baptist Church, Netherfield. 12 <strong>Dec</strong> - 4-6pm<br />
Christmas Singalong: Rufford Abbey Courtyard.<br />
17 <strong>Dec</strong> - 7:30pm - Brand New Mixed Choir<br />
Christmas Concert: St Jude’s Church, Mapperley.<br />
18 <strong>Dec</strong> - 7pm - Christmas Festival Concert with<br />
guest artists - St Paul’s Church, Carlton.<br />
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: 4th - 19th<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George<br />
St. For times and prices call the box office:<br />
0115 947 6096.<br />
Christmas Celebration!: An evening of<br />
festive fun in aid of a great cause. Maggie’s<br />
Nottingham - Nottingham City Hospital,<br />
Hucknall Rd, NG5 1PH. 8 <strong>Dec</strong> - 4pm - 8pm.<br />
The Gingerbread Man: 9th <strong>Dec</strong>-30th <strong>Dec</strong> at<br />
Djanogly Theatre. Suitable for ages 3+. £10.50-<br />
£14. Tel:0115 846 7777 or www.lakesidearts.<br />
org.uk for more info.<br />
Little Red Riding Hood: 9th <strong>Dec</strong> - 1 <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong> at<br />
Nottingham Playhouse. Suit ages 3-8. Call: 0115<br />
941 9419. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk<br />
Burton Joyce Christmas Market: 11th <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
10am - 2pm at Burton Joyce Village Hall, NG14 5EY.<br />
In Accord Chamber Choir Presents An Evening<br />
Of Christmas Music: 11th <strong>Dec</strong> 7.30am. St<br />
Martin’s Church, Sherwood. Tickets £8 on the<br />
door. Proceeds to Nottingham Refugee Forum.<br />
Bluecoat Sings Christmas: 11 <strong>Dec</strong> at 7.30pm.<br />
Nuthall Methodist Church, <strong>NG16</strong> 1DN. Tickets<br />
£8 inc. refreshments. Tickets: 0115 953 1903.<br />
Christmas Fayre: 11th-12th <strong>Dec</strong> from10.30am-<br />
4pm. Papplewick Pumping Station, Papplewick<br />
For info: 0115 963 2938 or<br />
www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk<br />
Robin Hood: 11th <strong>Dec</strong> - 9th <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong> at the<br />
Theatre Royal. Tickets £14.50-£41. To book<br />
www.trch.co.uk or tel: 0115 989 5555<br />
Woodthorpe Singers Christmas Concert: Sat<br />
11th <strong>Dec</strong> at St Mark’s Church (also streaming<br />
on You Tube). Fundraising for motor neurone<br />
disease, multiple sclerosis & Arnold foodbank.<br />
We Three Kings: 12th <strong>Dec</strong>. 7.30pm. Tickets<br />
£19. Feel good Christmas show. Bonington<br />
Theatre. Arnold. For more info: 0115 901 3640<br />
or www.boningtontheatre.co.uk<br />
The Muppet Christmas Carol: 14th <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
7.30pm. Royal Concert Hall. Tickets £30-£50. To<br />
book: 0115 989 5555 or visit www.trch.co.uk<br />
The Hallé Christmas Concert: 15th <strong>Dec</strong> at<br />
7.30pm at the Royal Concert Hall. Tickets<br />
£11.50-£37.50. Box office 0115 989 5555 or<br />
visit: www.trch.co.uk<br />
Carols Around The Christmas Tree: with<br />
Hucknall & Linby Brass Band. Nabb Park, West<br />
Hucknall. Thur 16 <strong>Dec</strong> at 6pm.<br />
Michael Ball & Alfie Boe: 18th <strong>Dec</strong>. Together<br />
at Christmas Tour. Tickets from £46.70.<br />
Motorpoint Arena. Tel: 0843 373 3000 or visit:<br />
www.motorpointarenanottingham.com<br />
The Big Band at Christmas - with Five<br />
Star Swing: 20th <strong>Dec</strong> 7.30pm. Tickets £16.<br />
Bonington Theatre, Arnold. Visit www.<br />
boningtontheatre.co.uk or call 0115 901 3640<br />
Flying High Young Company presents Aladdin:<br />
12-22nd <strong>Dec</strong> at 3pm & 7pm. Bonington Theatre,<br />
Arnold. 0115 956 0733.<br />
It’s A Wonderful Life: 24 <strong>Dec</strong>ember at 1.30pm.<br />
Bonington Cinema, Arnold. 0115 956 0733.<br />
Mother Goose: 30th <strong>Dec</strong> at 3pm. Thoresby<br />
Park’s Riding Hall. Book tickets at www.<br />
whatsonatthoresby.co.uk<br />
The Glenn Miller Orchestra: 30th <strong>Dec</strong>. 6pm.<br />
Royal Concert Hall. Tickets £27.50-£31.50. To<br />
book: 0115 989 5555 or visit www.trch.co.uk<br />
New Year’s Eve Gala 2021: 31st <strong>Dec</strong>. 6pm.<br />
Royal Concert Hall. Tickets £19.50-£36.50. To<br />
book: 0115 989 5555 or visit www.trch.co.uk<br />
The Wizard of Oz: 2nd <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong> at<br />
1pm. Tickets from £29.50. Motorpoint<br />
Arena. Tel: 0843 373 3000 or visit www.<br />
motorpointarenanottingham.com
TAROSCOPES<br />
Air signs- Libra, Aquarius,<br />
Gemini<br />
(King Of Cups, The Chariot, Nine Of Cups)<br />
The chariot is the movement and progress<br />
card- focus with intent and you can make<br />
literally anything happen right now. It’s also a<br />
great time for moves (journeys, vehicle buys,<br />
home or location change). The nine and king<br />
of cups combine to urge you to spend this<br />
valuable determination on your most heartfelt<br />
wish. Relationships could be key, an active and<br />
happy love life could defi nitely be on the cards<br />
this month.<br />
Fire signs- Leo, Aries,<br />
Sagittarius<br />
(Four Of Cups, Eight Of Cups, The Emperor)<br />
A little bit of a shake up and a good ~talking to~<br />
is in order. The four and eight of cups show that<br />
you’ve been lingering in a negative space, hoping<br />
things will magically improve. It’s time to move on<br />
my friend. The emperor shows that if you employ<br />
your ~bossy version~ to make you cut ties with bad<br />
eggs, divert your time and energy to things you<br />
enjoy doing and people who make you laugh,<br />
and maybe look at starting up something new,<br />
and planning something to look forward to...<br />
Everything will feel better, brighter, more hopeful!<br />
Earth signs- Capricorn,<br />
Virgo, Taurus<br />
(Ace Of Wands, Ten Of Swords,<br />
Six Of Swords)<br />
A very direct message that you must end something<br />
which has gotten to be a pain in the bum / toxic /<br />
stressful / miserable. Enough is enough. Cut it out of<br />
your life. The six and ten of swords are both ~end it<br />
now~ cards, and promise that you won’t feel sad or<br />
pained by this withdrawal. Not only that but the ace<br />
of wands is a signal that the gap will be rapidly fi lled<br />
by something new, inspiring and enlivening!!What<br />
more encouragement do you need?<br />
Water signs- Cancer,<br />
Pisces, Scorpio<br />
(Seven Of Cups, Seven Of Swords,<br />
Eight Of Swords)<br />
Your imagination is your greatest ally right now, my<br />
friend, and you need to activate it to create an<br />
out-of-the-box idea to escape a tricky situation<br />
or relationship.The seven of cups is that ‘what if’<br />
thinking style required. The seven and eight of<br />
swords describe a mentally challenging situation or<br />
bond, which entraps you somehow, puts you under<br />
the spell / infl uence / control of someone else (who<br />
is not as wholesome and nice as you are, i’m afraid<br />
to reveal). The key priority is escape, freedom.<br />
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SHOUT<br />
SHOUT<br />
SHOUT<br />
Let’s SHOUT<br />
About Sprouts!<br />
Brussels sprouts…you either love<br />
them, or hate them. Here at NGHQ<br />
we love them and want to celebrate<br />
this much maligned winter vegetable.<br />
A member of the cabbage family, the sprout<br />
originated in Belgium centuries ago, hence the<br />
name. We produce over 80,000 tons a year<br />
here in the UK. At Christmas, supermarkets<br />
sell 750 million sprouts (although it is<br />
estimated that half of these end up in the bin!)<br />
We want to persuade you that sprouts are not<br />
just for Christmas…our easy and delicious<br />
recipes can be enjoyed anytime during the<br />
winter months.<br />
Those lovely little mini cabbages are packed<br />
full of good stuff , with high levels of vitamin<br />
C and K. In fact, an 80g serving of sprouts<br />
delivers four times more vitamin C than an<br />
orange. Sprouts are packed with nutrients and<br />
also contain good levels of fi bre and protein.<br />
They can help to lower blood pressure and<br />
cholesterol, strengthen bones and reduce<br />
infl ammation. What’s not to like??<br />
Sprouts can be steamed, roasted, fried,<br />
shredded and eaten raw or, boiled to death<br />
like my grandma’s traditional recipe!!!<br />
Ali Wale
Sproutslaw<br />
150g Brussels sprouts –<br />
trimmed & thinly sliced<br />
1 x small carrot – peeled &<br />
grated<br />
1 x small red onion – sliced into<br />
half moons<br />
1 tbsp parsley – chopped<br />
40g walnuts – chopped &<br />
toasted<br />
1-2 tbsp mayonnaise<br />
1 tbsp – sour cream<br />
Salt & pepper<br />
Method<br />
In a large mixing bowl mix<br />
together the sprouts, onion,<br />
carrot, parsley and toasted<br />
walnuts. In a small bowl, mix<br />
the mayo and sour cream. Stir<br />
the mayo mix into the slaw.<br />
Season to taste. Serves 2-3<br />
** This recipe can easily be<br />
doubled. It can also easily be<br />
pimped up. Add cranberries or<br />
blue cheese for a festive twist.<br />
Add some chilli sauce to the<br />
mayo for a kick. **<br />
Brussels and Blue<br />
500g Brussels sprouts –<br />
trimmed<br />
2 x red onions – sliced into<br />
wedges<br />
4-5 thyme sprigs – leaves<br />
removed<br />
1 tbsp olive oil<br />
100g blue cheese (we used<br />
stilton)<br />
2 tbsp breadcrumbs<br />
Method<br />
Heat oven 200°C. Place oil,<br />
onion wedges and thyme in a<br />
medium baking tray. Toss to<br />
cover in oil and roast for 15<br />
mins. Meanwhile boil sprouts<br />
for 4 mins and drain. Run<br />
under cold water to prevent<br />
over cooking. When slightly<br />
cool – halve bigger sprouts.<br />
After 15 mins add sprouts to<br />
the tin and roast for another<br />
15 mins. Finally crumble over<br />
the cheese and breadcrumbs<br />
and roast for another 10-15<br />
mins. Keep an eye on the tray.<br />
You want golden crumbs and<br />
melted cheese. Serves 4 as a<br />
side or 2 as a main.<br />
** Delicious with sausages and<br />
a dollop of mustard**<br />
Brussels and Ham<br />
Gratin<br />
1kg Brussels sprouts –<br />
trimmed and halved<br />
200g cooked ham – shredded<br />
50g butter<br />
2 heaped tbsp plain fl our<br />
1 pt milk<br />
2 tbsp sour cream<br />
2 tsp English mustard<br />
200g Cheddar – grated<br />
100g breadcrumbs<br />
Method<br />
Boil the sprouts in a large pan<br />
of salted water for 3 mins and<br />
drain. Run under cold water to<br />
prevent them cooking further. Heat<br />
oven to 200°C. Now make the<br />
cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a<br />
saucepan, add the fl our and mix<br />
well. Cook for 2 mins. Take off the<br />
heat and gradually add the milk<br />
until you have a smooth mix. Put<br />
back on the heat and continue<br />
to stir until the sauce thickens.<br />
Add two thirds of the cheese,<br />
the mustard, the sour cream and<br />
season well. Put the sprouts and<br />
ham in an ovenproof dish, pour<br />
over the sauce. Mix the rest of the<br />
cheese with the breadcrumbs and<br />
sprinkle over the top. Bake for 25<br />
mins or until the top is golden.<br />
Serves 6<br />
**delicious with mash**
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Where’s Santa?<br />
Sundown Adventure Land - Christmas Spectacular. Until 24 <strong>Dec</strong>. Take a magical ride<br />
through the enchanted forest to visit Santa. To book tickets visit:<br />
www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248274.<br />
Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. 2 cruises every Sat & Sun through <strong>Dec</strong> inc.<br />
19th <strong>Dec</strong>. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for the children (up to 12 yrs).<br />
£13.45pp. 2 sailings per day (11.30am-1pm & 2pm-3.30pm). Call 0115 9100 400/401/402 to<br />
book or visit: www.princessrivercruises.co.uk<br />
Conkers Winter Wonderland –10am-7.30pm (5pm Xmas eve). Weekdays opens at 12pm. Tickets<br />
include access to Conkers Discovery. Visit Santa’s Woodland Grotto. For dates & ticket details<br />
call: 01283 216633 or book online. www.visitconkers.com<br />
An Audience with Father Christmas at Bolsover Castle – Sat 30th Nov–Sun 22nd <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
Weekends only. 10.30am–4pm. Includes small gift. Max 2 adults per child. Meet Santa as he<br />
tells tales of Christmas past. Normal admission applies. Additional charge of £5 for Santa<br />
(includes small gift). Pre-booking essential. To book call: 0370 333 1181.<br />
Dine with Santa at Rufford Country Park - 13/14 & 27/28 Nov & 4/5, 11/12 & 18-24 <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
Breakfast Buffet with Santa 8.30am-10am or lunch/tea with Santa 12pm-1.30pm<br />
& 3.30pm-5pm. For prices & to book visit: www.ruffordabbey.com or tel:<br />
01623 821338.<br />
Santa’s Grotto at the Engine Yard, Belvoir Castle - 20/21 & 27/28 Nov & 4/5,<br />
11/12 & 18-23 <strong>Dec</strong>. See Santa in his regency grotto. For more info & prices:<br />
belvoircastle.com<br />
Visit Santa at West Midland Safari Park - from 26 November - 24<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember. Have your picture taken and choose your own present from the<br />
elves workshop. For more info: www.wmsp.co.uk or call 01299 402114 or<br />
Facebook - Westmidsafari<br />
The Christmas Time Tangle at White Post Farm - The Time Tangle experience<br />
includes a full days admission to the farm, meeting Santa and a gift. For prices<br />
and more info visit: www.whitepostfarm.co.uk or call 01623 882977.<br />
Oceans of Fun - You can have breakfast with Santa on 15th, 20th, 21st & 22nd <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
9.30am–11.30am. £7 per child. Includes breakfast, visit & gift from Santa. Christmas<br />
party on 23rd <strong>Dec</strong>. 3pm-5pm (£8.50). Includes visit from Santa. For more info call 0115<br />
963 3961.<br />
Father Christmas and his Sleigh - will be visiting various NG3/NG5 locations. Check<br />
times and dates on Gedling & District Roundtable Facebook page.<br />
Keycraft - Santa will be in his charity Grotto selected afternoons. Ring for details. The<br />
Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. Call 0115 968 0003 to book.<br />
Visit Santa at Clumber Park - You can visit Santa during <strong>Dec</strong>ember. You can also breakfast<br />
with the elves every weekend during <strong>Dec</strong>ember and Wed 22 <strong>Dec</strong> and Thur 23 <strong>Dec</strong> in the<br />
parsonage. To book please call 01909 511034.<br />
Visit Santa in his Woodland Wonderland - Santa is here every weekend from 27 November<br />
and then every day from Mon 20th - Fri 24th <strong>Dec</strong>ember. Manor Farm Park & Woodlands, East<br />
Leake, LE12 6LU. To book visit: manorfarm.info/events/christmas-woodland-wonderland<br />
Santa Tours - Mapperley & Arnold Rotary Club will be bringing the magic of Christmas to<br />
various locations in NG3/NG5. Check their Facebook page for times, dates and places.
Kimberley Brownies - Monday 7pm - 8.15pm at Holy Trinity<br />
Church Hall. Underwood Brownies - Wednesday 6.30pm<br />
- 8pm at Underwood Comm Centre. Westwood Brownies -<br />
Wednesday 6pm - 7.30pm at United Reform Church.<br />
Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet once a<br />
fortnight, Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure,<br />
Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs.<br />
For more info Chris on 07906 312673.<br />
Greasley Baby and Toddler Group - a friendly group,<br />
meets Mon (term time) 9.30-11.30am, for play, singing, crafts<br />
& fun! £1 entry inc. refreshments. St Mary’s Church Hall,<br />
Greasley, <strong>NG16</strong> 2AB. For info: greasleytoddlers@yahoo.co.uk<br />
If you run a group or club for kids and you want it<br />
publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is<br />
not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free.<br />
All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (150<br />
characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115<br />
9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
2nd kimberley scout group (kettlebrook<br />
lodge) Beavers: Wed - 5.45pm- 6.45pm ( 6-8yrs). Cubs:<br />
Wed - 6.30pm-8pm (8-10.5yrs). Scouts: Thurs - 7.30pm-<br />
9pm (10.5-14yrs). Explorers: Fri - 7.30pm-9pm (14-18yrs).<br />
Kettlebrook Lodge, Kimberley, <strong>NG16</strong> 2HX. Function<br />
room available. Email: kettlebrooklodge@gmail.com or<br />
www.2ndkimberleyscouts.org.uk<br />
3rd Eastwood Beavers - Mondays 6pm-7pm; 3rd<br />
Eastwood Cubs - Mondays 7pm - 8.30pm; 3rd Eastwood<br />
Scouts - Mondays 7.30pm - 9pm. All meet at Plumtree Hall,<br />
Church St, Eastwood, <strong>NG16</strong> 3BS. For more info call Joseph<br />
Barker 07487 748445<br />
Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The<br />
Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13 – 18 yrs. Monday<br />
& Wednesday 6.45 - 9pm.<br />
Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills:<br />
fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport,<br />
BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs.<br />
For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your<br />
nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645<br />
Brownies- Brownies opens up a world of exciting<br />
challenges and the opportunity to try new things and<br />
make brilliant friends. For girls ages 7-10. To join any of the<br />
groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800<br />
1695901. Nuthall Brownies - Monday 5.45pm - 7.15pm<br />
at St Patricks Church Hall. Eastwood Brownies - Monday<br />
6pm - 7.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall. Newthorpe Brownies<br />
- Monday 6.30pm - 8pm at Newthorpe Baptist Church. 1st<br />
Greasley Playgroup - every Thursday 9.30 - 11am at<br />
Greasley Community Centre, Dovecote Road, Eastwood. For<br />
0-5yrs. £2 per family. All year round, inc. school holidays.<br />
Hilltop JudoKwai - RC Social Hall, Hilltop, Eastwood.<br />
Thurs 7pm-8.15pm (juniors) and 8.30pm-9.45pm (seniors).<br />
1st session FREE. All welcome. For more info call Mrs Parker<br />
0115 938 6281.<br />
Hucknall Judo Club - meet Wed 7.15 - 9pm at National<br />
Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome.<br />
Girlguiding Senior Section- for young women 14<br />
- 26. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.<br />
uk/interested or call 0800 1695901. Eastwood Rangers -<br />
Tuesday 7.30pm - 9pm at Dora Phillips Hall, Wood Street,<br />
Eastwood. Kimberley District Senior Section - meet 1st Mon<br />
at St Patricks Church Hall and 3rd Tues at Kettlebrook Lodge.<br />
Girlguiding: Guides get involved in everything from<br />
adventure sports to performing arts, travel & taking part in<br />
community action projects. For girls ages 10-14. To join any<br />
of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call<br />
0800 1695901. Eastwood Guides - Tuesday 7.30pm - 9pm<br />
at Dora Phillips Hall. Greasley Guides - Monday 7.30pm -<br />
9pm at Greasley Comm Centre. Nuthall Guides - Monday<br />
7.30pm - 9pm at St Patricks Church Hall. Kimberley Guides<br />
- Tuesday 7.15pm - 8.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge.<br />
Kimberley Parent and Toddler Group - Rumbletums,<br />
Victoria St, Kimberley, <strong>NG16</strong> 2NH. Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am<br />
(term time). From birth to 5yrs. £1 per family. For more info<br />
call Ros on 07525 350774.<br />
kimberley preschool playgroup - -Kettlebrook<br />
Lodge, Eastwood Road, Kimberley. For children age 2-<br />
school age. We have free places for qualifying 2, 3 and<br />
4 year olds. For more info please contact Sue on 07825<br />
812901 or email: suesuejoy@gmail.com<br />
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Langley Mill Childcare - high quality, stimulating &<br />
flexible care from 6wks to 8 yrs old. Mon – Fri 8am - 6pm.<br />
Typical cost £17 for 4 hr session. For more info please call<br />
Sue Burnham 07944 429424.<br />
Life + - a fun packed youth club for ages 11 yrs upwards.<br />
Fridays 8pm - 9.30pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St,<br />
Eastwood, <strong>NG16</strong> 3EP. For more info visit:<br />
www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk<br />
Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group - from birth to<br />
school age. At St Helens Church Centre, Church Lane,<br />
Selston. Every Mon (term time), 12.45pm - 2.45pm. Call Julz<br />
on 07790 037756 for more details.<br />
Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing?<br />
NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd,<br />
Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk<br />
Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham<br />
Youth Choir - for 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues (term<br />
time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-<br />
9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For info<br />
call 0115 958 9312 or admin@musicfor-everyone.org<br />
Nottingham Outlaws BMX club - coaching Saturdays:<br />
9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun<br />
(Winter). For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.<br />
co.uk or fb:Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.<br />
nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.<br />
Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, NG2 4DP.<br />
Tues & Thurs 7pm - 9.15pm. 0115 958 0528/<br />
nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/<br />
nottingham.<br />
Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a<br />
woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or<br />
above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are<br />
Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more<br />
info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org<br />
Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Oct-March.<br />
Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind. Est., Basford<br />
Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Fri club night<br />
for all ages 6.30pm-7.30pm. Indoor cricket league Saturdays<br />
1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.<br />
Nuthall Boys’ & Girls Brigades - offer 5 - 18 yrs the<br />
opportunity to try out new activities, make friends & get<br />
involved in a range of challenges at Nuthall Methodist<br />
Church. Contact <strong>Jan</strong>et Lander (Girls’ Brigade) 078899<br />
76342 or Peter Bales (Boys’ Brigade) 07949 102929 if you<br />
would like more information. Anchor Boys (boys 5 - 7yrs) Fri<br />
5.55pm: Junior Section (boys 7 - 11yrs) Fri 6pm: Company<br />
Section (boys 11-18yrs) Fri 7pm: Explorers (girls 5-8yrs)<br />
Wed 6pm: Juniors (girls 8 - 11yrs) Wed 6.30pm: Seniors<br />
(girls 11 - 18) Wed 6.30pm<br />
Nuthall Methodist Church Toddler Group -<br />
Nottingham Rd, Nuthall. Wed 1.30 - 3pm. Games, toys, singing<br />
& friendship. For more info call Barbara on 0115 977 1791.<br />
Nuthall Scouts, Cubs & Beavers for boys & girls<br />
We learn new skills, have lots of fun & adventures, earn<br />
badges & make new friends .Scouts (10.5-14yrs) Tue 7.30pm<br />
- 9pm, contact Ben 07557 689489. Cubs (8-10.5yrs) Thurs<br />
6.30pm-8pm, contact Andy 07748 937250. Beavers (6-8yrs)<br />
Thurs 5.15pm-6.15pm, contact Nigel 07966 153050. All<br />
groups at Ron Whitmore Scout Hut, Back Lane, Nuthall.<br />
Rainbows - being a Rainbow is all about developing<br />
self-confidence, building friendships & having fun. For girls<br />
5-7yrs. To join visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call<br />
0800 1695901. Nuthall Rainbows- Mon 5.45pm-6.45pm at<br />
St Patricks Hall. Jacksdale Rainbows- Tues 5.30pm-6.30pm<br />
at Jacksdale Comm. Centre. 2nd Eastwood Rainbows - Wed<br />
6pm-7pm at Dora Phillips Hall. 1st Eastwood Rainbows -<br />
Thurs 5.30pm-6.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall.<br />
Rascals Toddler Group - Eastwood Baptist Church,<br />
Percy St, <strong>NG16</strong> 3EP, Wednesdays 1.30-3pm. Safe, happy<br />
environment for children. Cuppa for parents/carers. Toys for<br />
all ages & baby changing facilities. For more info:<br />
www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk<br />
Rumbletots Parent/Carer & Toddler Group -<br />
Rumbletots Cafe, Victoria St, Kimberley. Tues 1pm- 3pm.<br />
Free. Special offer £2.50 for tea/coffee & cake in the cafe.<br />
For more info call 0115 945 9421.<br />
St Johns Pre-School - New Basford Community Centre,<br />
for children 2 - 5 years. We can offer up to 15 hours of<br />
funding dependent on circumstances. For more info contact<br />
Lynette on 0115 924 9569.<br />
Safari Badminton Club (SBC) - Kimberley Leisure<br />
Centre. For 10-18yrs. All levels. Weekly sessions of coaching<br />
& game play in a safe & friendly environment. For more<br />
info call Steve Farey: 07866 691494 or e: steve@safaribadminton.com<br />
or visit www.safari-badminton.com<br />
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GREMLINS<br />
One of the most beloved Christmas movies,<br />
involving cartoony violence and blenders,<br />
Gremlins can be considered a project that strings<br />
together many different fairy tale tropes into<br />
one puppet-working package. A father buys an<br />
odd animal from a mysterious shop as a gift to<br />
his son, with the warning to never feed it after<br />
midnight. After it reproduces and outwits the<br />
family into a late-night feasting, the expressive<br />
little creatures’ childish hunger turns into a<br />
gleeful bloodbath, as they menace the local<br />
sleepy town. Admittedly, the film may seem a<br />
tad dated and childish with its cosy acting and<br />
its abundance of harmless cliches, but this adds<br />
to the film’s feel of a parodic take on a traditional<br />
children’s Christmas movie formula.<br />
If there’s anything worth praising, it’s director<br />
Joe Dante’s creative decision for the Gremlins<br />
themselves after their midnight snack. Their<br />
colourful personalities remain entertaining to this<br />
day. They’re bloodthirsty in a rather-contrastingly<br />
childish and comedic way, like singing carols in<br />
front of an old woman’s house before plotting<br />
her explosive end. While Gremlins may seem<br />
a little stale to older viewers, with its flat main<br />
characters and overplayed cutesiness of the main<br />
creatures, small bursts of morbid charm scattered<br />
throughout its run makes it an entertaining ride.<br />
Writer: George Neal<br />
6/10<br />
ARTHUR<br />
CHRISTMAS<br />
Over the years, I have watched Arthur<br />
Christmas many times. Not only does<br />
it always exceed my, admittedly, very<br />
nostalgic view of it, but I’m always shocked<br />
by how well it holds up every year. The<br />
small gags and jokes hit even harder upon<br />
every rewatch. It has an enduring charm<br />
that truly captivates me as it perfectly<br />
captures a very optimistic world view and<br />
perspective on Christmas that can cheer<br />
anybody up. Where a lot of animated<br />
films feel like they pander to younger<br />
audiences, Arthur Christmas is a film for<br />
people of all ages, as its message and<br />
heart is something that isn’t limited to<br />
children of a young age. It has one of the<br />
most endearing main characters of any<br />
animated film I’ve seen, as he perfectly<br />
encapsulates this giddy sense of optimism<br />
that clashes well with a much more<br />
grounded depiction of how people view<br />
the festive season. Give this a watch if<br />
you haven’t, it’s easily one of my favourite<br />
Christmas films!<br />
Writer: Sam Leary<br />
8/10
oyal opening of new lincs &<br />
notts air ambulance hq<br />
by LNAA<br />
new beginnings<br />
by Helen Jones<br />
Solos Consultants<br />
Here we are almost at the end of another year..and<br />
what a year it’s been again. Navigating the tail end of<br />
the pandemic has seen more disruption to our lives<br />
on many levels.<br />
HRH The Earl of Wessex has officially opened<br />
the new headquarters of the Lincs & Notts Air<br />
Ambulance.<br />
The Earl attended the event in September and spent<br />
time speaking to supporters, volunteers, staff and<br />
crew while taking a tour of the new purpose-built<br />
facility and the charity’s new helicopter, which<br />
recently arrived at the base.<br />
His Royal Highness addressed the guests and<br />
acknowledged their contribution to the charity,<br />
saying: “It is thanks to supporters and volunteers like<br />
you that this service can continue to carry out the work<br />
it does and operate from such a fantastic facility.”<br />
The Earl then unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion.<br />
Past patient Joshua Marriott told the gathered<br />
guests: “If it wasn’t for the Lincs & Notts Air<br />
Ambulance crew, I would not be here today. They<br />
scooped me up off the side of the road after a<br />
motorcycle accident and got me to hospital.”<br />
The seed for a new HQ was planted more than<br />
five-years-ago when CEO Karen Jobling joined the<br />
charity. The new facility, which cost around £4m,<br />
was funded by capital grants including one secured<br />
from the Department for Health and Social Care.<br />
The charity’s latest helicopter, a Leonardo AW169,<br />
is now being put through its paces while clinician<br />
training takes place. LNAA Chief Pilot Llewis<br />
Ingamells said: “There are a host of changes<br />
underneath the familiar yellow paint scheme which<br />
make this the most capable helicopter LNAA have<br />
ever operated.”<br />
Fuel shortages, empty supermarket shelves, not<br />
enough HGV drivers, energy companies going bust<br />
on an almost daily basis and the end of the furlough<br />
scheme which saw many headed for redundancy. But<br />
we also saw the world open up a little – who couldn’t<br />
be slightly envious of social media posts from far off<br />
destinations that have been out of our reach for so<br />
long? The happy faces of students allowed back into<br />
the classroom to see their friends again?<br />
I ventured into town with some friends during what<br />
turned out to be Fresher’s Week and it was buzzing. The<br />
city was alive again. Did I feel old?.. yes but did I feel<br />
energised by the fantastic vibe?...also yes. We stayed<br />
out until 3am and came home slightly worse for wear<br />
and it just felt great to be alive.<br />
Like many others I’ve re-evaluated some aspects of life<br />
since March 2020. I’ve lost loved ones during lockdown<br />
and you realise that life is actually very short indeed.<br />
Change has been bubbling for a while but as you do it’s<br />
easier to put off difficult decisions and take the wellworn<br />
path of routine and security. But after 17 years of<br />
working within the family business I’ve decided that my<br />
future needs to be different. After raising four children<br />
and always being a working mother it’s time to make<br />
some decisions about what I’d like life to be.<br />
Initially I want to spend more time travelling to Wales<br />
to see my elderly mother and the rest of my family. I<br />
also want to walk many more miles every day with my<br />
rescue dogs and increase time spent volunteering for<br />
local rescues (if anyone reading this is interested in this<br />
type of volunteering I’d love to hear from you. My email<br />
is helpmerescuedogs@protonmail.com). But I need to<br />
earn a living so I have a few ideas to work on…<br />
I’m genuinely excited by the future for the first time in<br />
many years and maybe the lovely editorial team at NG<br />
magazines will allow me to share some more ramblings<br />
with you at some point. Writing these small articles has<br />
been cathartic for me and I’ve always hoped that they<br />
resonate with some of you.<br />
As I sign off I’d like to wish you all a wonderful<br />
Christmas full of love and hope for the New Year ahead.<br />
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greasley miners welfare bowls club - round up<br />
by John Armstrong<br />
Government<br />
road map,<br />
track and<br />
trace, risk<br />
assessments,<br />
playing<br />
protocols...<br />
these were<br />
all obstacles<br />
that we<br />
negotiated in order to enjoy our summer of bowls.<br />
In <strong>Dec</strong>ember we invite players and guests to our club<br />
competitions presentation night. It’s a chance for us<br />
to have a good meal and socialise.<br />
Someone recently messaged me on social media,<br />
asking why he should take up bowls? Well, there<br />
are many equally good outdoor activities, but the<br />
common factor is that you’re part of something and it<br />
makes you feel good. Or you could always stay in and<br />
watch that square thing in the corner!<br />
Many sports rely on the support of hard pressed local<br />
councils to provide facilities. If the local community<br />
don’t participate in these sports then those facilities<br />
will gradually disappear. Which is a great shame.<br />
Here at the local bowls club, we have had a good<br />
season, winning one of the leagues we play and<br />
sharing many good memories.<br />
We are now making plans for next season. <strong>Dec</strong>iding<br />
which leagues to play in. Arranging friendly matches.<br />
Scheduling club and county competitions.<br />
During the winter months some of us also continue<br />
playing indoors at Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre.<br />
We wish you all a good Christmas and New Year and<br />
hope to see some of you next spring at Eastwood<br />
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It’s Now or NEVER!<br />
I’m going to make this article one of the most<br />
valuable you’ll ever read. Stop the cycle you’re<br />
currently in and begin chasing that lifestyle you<br />
want; there’s no better time than the present to<br />
create a positive change.<br />
Here goes….<br />
Exercise doesn’t need to be a big shock. It<br />
can be as simple as moving around a little more.<br />
Yes, strength training has benefits, but to begin<br />
with let’s just get moving a little more, and<br />
consistently.<br />
Here’s a short circuit you can perform at home:<br />
Simple Home circuit (30 mins)<br />
Perform each for 1 minute, on the minute for x3<br />
rounds (1 min rest between rounds).<br />
• Running on the spot<br />
• High knees<br />
• Jump/alternating lunges<br />
• Mountain climbers<br />
• Inch worm (walkout)<br />
• Jumping jacks<br />
• Alternating side lunge<br />
• Abs crunch<br />
Mindset is a fairly new term, yet it is part of<br />
our health that most of us don’t know how to<br />
address. Your mental health is the foundation of<br />
your journey, and will help you continue on to<br />
greatness.<br />
It is as important to do the reps mentally as it is<br />
physically.<br />
Here are a few things to focus on that will<br />
drastically improve your results.<br />
1. Self-care - are you taking time out?<br />
2. Being prepared - your schedule, your<br />
priorities<br />
3. How you treat/talk to yourself<br />
Being mindful of who you are, and your actions,<br />
will drastically change how you go about living a<br />
greater fulfilled life.<br />
We support our clients to make the most of<br />
each day, and I’m going to encourage you to do<br />
the same.<br />
Nutrition doesn’t need to be something you<br />
fear everyday. We educate our clients to have the<br />
freedom to enjoy food, and still be accountable<br />
to their goals. This begins with understanding<br />
nutritional values (too in depth for this article,<br />
but feel free to contact me) and NOT ruling<br />
out all the foods you find<br />
yourself sneaking out of<br />
the cupboard.<br />
We also support our<br />
client’s nutritional journey<br />
with monthly recipes, and<br />
I’ve added one below for<br />
you to try. It can also be<br />
scanned into Myfitnesspal<br />
with the barcode provided.<br />
For past articles and much more you can<br />
visit my website www.CoachAndyJames.com<br />
Email: ask@coachandyjames.com<br />
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age is just a number!!<br />
by Patricia Wetton<br />
Let me introduce myself.<br />
I’m Patricia Wetton and at<br />
the age of 50 I entered my<br />
first all women push pull<br />
powerlifting competiton.<br />
Now, I am a national and<br />
international power lifter<br />
and I hold both British and<br />
world records in the masters.<br />
(Masters is for anyone over 40.) I am also a qualified<br />
personal trainer and fitness instructor, as well as<br />
teaching Pilates and yoga. All of this was achieved in<br />
my 40s and 50s.<br />
Despite always being sporty, I discovered a true love<br />
for lifting when I moved to Exeter in my twenties.<br />
However, coming back to Nottingham, settling down<br />
and starting a family in my 30s changed all that.<br />
Exercise was chasing three active boys around and<br />
constantly cleaning up after them. Nutrition was<br />
nibbling at their left overs. Me time was relaxing with<br />
a bottle of wine in the evenings. So, when I finally<br />
got to go out to that all important night out, nothing<br />
fitted me.<br />
Things had to change. So, I joined a gym, took up<br />
kickboxing, swimming and some weight training.<br />
I went back to college full time and trained as a<br />
personal training and fitness instructor. My fitness<br />
levels went up, and although I would never be a size<br />
10, my body shape changed. I saw toned muscles<br />
again and my strength improved. I’d fallen right back<br />
in love with my first love. Lifting.<br />
All too often I hear from women of all ages<br />
saying that they don’t want to bulk up. Or they are<br />
concerned that they will end up looking like a man.<br />
But these misconceptions are changing and things<br />
are improving.<br />
I remember my first British Championships. It<br />
was dominated by men, with very few women<br />
contestants. Women just didn’t get the same<br />
recognition. Now more and more women of all ages<br />
are not just training in the gym, they are competing<br />
in strength sports too! And I have had the pleasure to<br />
compete, train with and even referee some amazing<br />
women who have gone on to do amazing things.<br />
But just how beneficial is weight training? Well you<br />
don’t have to lift heavy weights to increase strength.<br />
Body weight exercises, or working with an exercise<br />
band is just as beneficial. Although for me, weights<br />
all the way, but that’s a personal opinion.<br />
Let’s explore the benefits of weight training. For<br />
women, when we go through the menopause,<br />
our oestrogen levels drop and this effects bone<br />
density. This doesn’t only effect women but men<br />
too and resistance training with good nutrion will<br />
definitely help prevent the effects of weak bones and<br />
osteoporosis, as well as injury prevention.<br />
Building muscle doesnt just help to make you<br />
look good, it makes you feel better. It makes your<br />
body more efficient at burning fat by converting it<br />
to energy and just as important, it helps with your<br />
mental well being too.<br />
The message I want to get across is that it is never<br />
too late to start. Just make sure you get the right<br />
advise, guidance and programme suited to your age<br />
and fitness level.<br />
Remember age is a number, not a barrier. If you<br />
would like advice please get in touch.<br />
Patricia Wetton - Mind Body Solutions<br />
07791 450237 - mbsolutions7@gmail.com<br />
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volunteers needed to help visually impaired people get out<br />
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pet safety during the festive season<br />
by Scarsdale Vets<br />
Christmas can often be a busy time of year. Whether<br />
you’re out and about visiting friends and relatives,<br />
or you have family and friends coming over to your<br />
house, the change to your pets’ routine can be pretty<br />
stressful.<br />
Take a look at our 10 festive tips to ensure your pet<br />
remains happy and content during the Christmas<br />
period.<br />
Friends and family<br />
Visitors can sometimes be a little unnerving for pets.<br />
If your pet is usually concerned with visitors, it’s<br />
important to ensure your pet has a safe place they<br />
can retreat to where they won’t be disturbed. Having a<br />
familiar sound on such as the TV or radio may help to<br />
make them feel much more at ease too.<br />
Stick to your routine<br />
Stick to your usual routine as much as possible. Keep<br />
mealtimes roughly the same, and ensure your dog gets<br />
their usual amount of exercise. If you usually walk your<br />
dog twice a day, then it’s a good idea stick to this, even<br />
during the busy Christmas period.<br />
Travelling with your pet<br />
Travelling can be a stressful experience for your dog. If<br />
you are planning to travel with your pet, it’s a good idea<br />
to take their toys and bedding to provide some extra<br />
comfort.<br />
Store gifts away safely<br />
Don’t leave presents under the tree – pets may be<br />
tempted to investigate and unwrap gifts. Keep gifts<br />
safely stored away until Christmas morning and keep a<br />
close eye on your pet when opening your gifts.<br />
Keep pet’s busy<br />
Kong toys and other interactive feeders are a great<br />
way to keep your pet distracted and their mind active,<br />
especially if you’re expecting lots of guests.<br />
Away for Christmas?<br />
If you’re away over the festive period but your pet<br />
is staying at home, allow them time to get used to<br />
whoever is looking after them before you leave. If your<br />
neighbour has kindly offered to look after your cat, let<br />
them both meet a few times beforehand.<br />
Be aware of the Christmas tree<br />
A real Christmas tree looks beautiful, yet the oils in<br />
trees can be mildly toxic if consumed. The needles can<br />
also get stuck in your pet’s throat or in their paws.<br />
Regularly sweep up any needles that have dropped<br />
onto the floor and try not to leave your pet unattended<br />
around the tree. Cats climbing trees may also present a<br />
risk of injury, so help to keep them safe.<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>orations<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>orations may appear to look like tempting new and<br />
shiny toys to play with yet tinsel and angel hair can<br />
cause serious illness if consumed.<br />
Instead, help keep your pet’s playful side occupied by<br />
spending time playing with appropriate pet toys with<br />
them.<br />
Lights may also be a very tempting toy. Make sure<br />
lights aren’t dangling, wires are tucked away safely, and<br />
lights are turned off when leaving your pet unattended.<br />
Visiting children<br />
Ensure you supervise children and dogs together at all<br />
times. Children can get very excited over Christmas,<br />
and to a dog, this can be very unpredictable behaviour<br />
and can cause them stress. Ensure your pet has<br />
somewhere safe they can retreat to at all times.<br />
Tempting treats<br />
Keep an eye on chocolates, fruit cake and mince pies.<br />
Grapes, raisins and chocolate are all toxic to dogs,<br />
therefore, avoid leaving any food unattended. If you<br />
suspect your pet has ingested something that could<br />
cause harm, please contact your vet immediately.<br />
We’re here for you and your pet 365 days a year, 7 days<br />
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Other harmful Christmas dangers include:<br />
• Poinsettia, Mistletoe & Holly<br />
• Chocolate<br />
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As a kid I was desperate for a pet. I used to send<br />
my parents (and Santa) begging letters (this was<br />
before mobile phones remember). Eventually they<br />
caved in.<br />
My first pet was a mouse. My brother and I had<br />
one each. I remember one day my brother picked<br />
his up by the tail and accused it of eating all the<br />
chocolates. Dangling there, it was twice the normal<br />
size and all lumpy. Next day there were about 12<br />
babies. Little did we know these would be the first<br />
of many. Bear in mind this was the seventies, when<br />
pet shops still sold puppies and ours also had a onearmed<br />
monkey and a huge snake. We put the babies<br />
in egg boxes and took them to the pet shop and the<br />
man paid us for them. Result! This enterprise was<br />
cut short when our parents found out and the mice<br />
were split up. It wasn’t until years later that I found<br />
out that the pet shop owner was feeding them to the<br />
snake, not selling them as pets!<br />
Guinea pigs came next. Daisy and Buttercup. I<br />
loved those pigs, but not enough, it appeared, to<br />
want to clean the cage out every week. No surprise<br />
that when they died, we entered the pet wilderness<br />
years. There was the odd stick insect and a couple<br />
of goldfish but nothing until I left home.<br />
That’s when the cats started to arrive (and depart).<br />
Starting with Flo and Ted. When Flo was run over,<br />
she had to wear a cast on her front leg. Strictly<br />
no climbing, no jumping and no running. She was<br />
confined to the back room to prevent her doing any<br />
more damage. After checking on her, a hysterical<br />
child came running towards me holding Flo’s ‘leg’.<br />
Luckily for the cat, it was just the cast that had<br />
fallen off!<br />
Shakey the Wondercat came next. He fetched, like<br />
a dog. Hours of fun lobbing tin foil balls for him to<br />
bring back to us. Sadly, he was also run over (there<br />
is a pattern emerging here) before his first birthday.<br />
The<br />
Menagerie<br />
Tale<br />
I was sobbing to Gary about how his light shone<br />
brightly even though he hadn’t lasted long. “He was<br />
hardly Jimmy Hendrix” came the reply. Bit harsh.<br />
Even with all the heartache (and vets bills), who<br />
wouldn’t want to wake up to make a cuppa and slide<br />
along the kitchen floor on cat puke?<br />
How dull would life be without solving the mystery<br />
of a thousand feathers all over the carpet but no<br />
body?<br />
Who doesn’t enjoy identifying mysterious puddles<br />
and damp patches around the house? Could it be<br />
dog dribble, cat wee, Gary???<br />
We now have an elderly cat who has lost her<br />
marbles, as well as her teeth. If she’s not asleep,<br />
then she is parading all over the kitchen surfaces<br />
leaving a trail of slobber and fur as she pesters us<br />
continuously for food.<br />
Six years ago, we reached the pinnacle of our pet<br />
timeline when a visit to the Mayflower Rescue<br />
Centre on new year’s eve resulted in us adopting<br />
Harry. Now I get it!<br />
I used to wonder what all the fuss was about when<br />
dog owners would gush that a home’s not a home<br />
without a dog. It’s true! It’s not a home – it’s a tip!!!<br />
Mud and fur everywhere. And I mean, everywhere.<br />
You know things have gone too far when, after a<br />
really bad episode of coughing, we were convinced<br />
Gary was about to huff up a fur ball!<br />
Still, not content with one faithful friend, two years<br />
later we went back and got Herbie. And that’s when<br />
the fun really started…But we wouldn’t have it any<br />
other way.<br />
H.C.A.A.H.N.Y<br />
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Group directory<br />
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about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or charity<br />
groups. Call us on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following<br />
the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after.<br />
For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk<br />
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Mon<br />
monthly 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Contact via the<br />
Facebook group: Nottingham Adult ADHD Support Group<br />
Age Concern Eastwood - over 60’s luncheon club. Open<br />
Mon to Thurs 10am til 1.30pm for friendship & fun. A fresh<br />
home cooked meal, entertainment and a volunteer driver<br />
scheme for the isolated. For more info call 01773 423100<br />
Al_Anon - a family group who meet twice weekly to give<br />
support to family & friends who have or are living with the<br />
stress of alcoholics. Meet at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham.<br />
Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call<br />
020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk<br />
Allsorts - do you have physical or sensory disabilities?<br />
Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with<br />
like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email:<br />
allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk<br />
Anxiety management group - meet first & third<br />
Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community<br />
Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood. For more info call Martha<br />
on 07948 191093 or anxietymanagementnottm@gmail.com<br />
arthritis action nottingham group - an opportunity<br />
for people with arthritis to talk to others & share tips for<br />
managing their arthritis. Currently meetings are online. Next<br />
dates: East Midlands groups - 2nd March @ 2pm. Midlands<br />
evening groups - 1st March @ 6pm. For joining details see:<br />
www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events<br />
BABES - breastfeeding support - Eastwood Sure Start<br />
Children’s Centre, Chewton St. Every Wed 10am - 11.30am<br />
(throughout school holidays too). Free healthy breakfast,<br />
older siblings welcome. Just drop in or call 0115 993 5750.<br />
Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - support<br />
group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of<br />
bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We<br />
meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green<br />
Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green,<br />
NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm<br />
Breathe Easy Nottingham West - meetings on 2nd<br />
Wed monthly:1pm - 3pm & singing group every Wed @ 3pm<br />
at: Catholic Church Parish Hall, Hill Top, 280 Nottingham<br />
Rd, <strong>NG16</strong> 2AQ. Respiratory exercise class - Thurs 9.45am @<br />
Plumptre Hall, Church St.<br />
Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - supports women<br />
and children living in the Borough of Broxtowe who have<br />
experienced or are currently living with domestic abuse. For<br />
information, support or to talk to someone about what you<br />
have experienced. Do you need advice for a friend? If so, we<br />
can help. Please call our support line on 01773 719111 or<br />
text 07914 634190 (Mon – Thurs 9am–4.30pm)<br />
Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at<br />
Hucknall Library Meeting Room on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday,<br />
monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome.<br />
Carers’ Trust East Midlands - a carer is someone who<br />
provides help & support to a partner, child, relative, friend<br />
or neighbour who could not manage without their help. This<br />
could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or<br />
disability. All carers & their friends are welcome. Meet 1st<br />
Wed monthly at Brinsley Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley,<br />
<strong>NG16</strong> 5BY - 1.30 to 3.30. For more info call 0115 962 8920.<br />
cocaine anonymous - problems with drugs and/<br />
or alcohol? So did we. We have weekly meetings across<br />
Notts. For free help from people who have recovered from<br />
their addictions please call 0800 689 4732 or visit https://<br />
centralukca.co.uk/ You don’t have to be alone with this.<br />
Connecting Families - we are passionate about parenting.<br />
Providing solutions through courses and personalised support.<br />
Contact Eileen Mignott for info on 07877 583529 or email:<br />
eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk<br />
Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering<br />
for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling<br />
acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75+<br />
by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties.<br />
Contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or<br />
email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.<br />
Cutting Back - self-help group for women who self-harm.<br />
Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call<br />
07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk<br />
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Day Centre - for housebound/people unable to get out<br />
much held at The Spinney, Nuthall on Wed 10am - 2.30pm.<br />
Meet friends, have lunch and enjoy bingo, raffles, occasional<br />
speakers/entertainment. Travel arrangements can be<br />
sorted. Please ring Sheila on 0115 938 2862 for more details.<br />
Debt advice network - is a registered charity offering<br />
free, impartial, professional, face-to face advice to people<br />
with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.<br />
hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882<br />
Eastwood Carers - for all carers in the Broxtowe area.<br />
Meet last Tues monthly, 1-3pm at church lounge, St Mary’s<br />
Church, Church St, <strong>NG16</strong> 3BS. All welcome. Mutual support<br />
with an Adult Carer Support Worker available for advice &<br />
guest speakers. Call Zanel - 07525 237716 or 0115 962 9313<br />
Eastwood Memory Cafe - meet 2nd Tues monthly at<br />
Plumptre Hall (behind St Mary’s Church), <strong>NG16</strong> 3BS 12.30 -<br />
3pm. Stimulating mental & physical activities, trips & visits.<br />
For more info: www.eastwoodmemorycafe.btck.co.uk or e:<br />
eastwoodmemorycafe@btinternet.com or ask your local GP.<br />
Eastwood Parkinson’s Exercise Group (EPEG) - the<br />
exercises are designed to help improve your balance, breath<br />
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Every Wed 11.30am- 12.30pm at Plumptre Hall, St Mary’s<br />
Church, Eastwood, <strong>NG16</strong> 3BS. £3 per session. For info: Nigel<br />
07847367997 or Tony (amw.allen@ntlworld.com).<br />
Eastwood South Community First - provides £250 -<br />
£2500 funding for local community group projects. Why not<br />
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Eastwood Volunteer Bureau - we provide the<br />
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scheme for those who cannot use buses, to go to medical<br />
appointments, lunch clubs etc; a befriending scheme in<br />
which volunteers visit isolated people usually weekly. We<br />
also need more volunteers. Please contact Susan on 01773<br />
535255 or email: manager@evbvols.org.uk for more details<br />
First steps - eating disorders in student<br />
services (ediss) - providing support to students, staff<br />
& alumni at both University of Nottingham & Nottingham<br />
Trent University struggling with their relationship with food<br />
& associated mental health difficulties. For further info<br />
contact: info@firststepsed.co.uk, to make a referral visit:<br />
www.firststepsed.co.uk<br />
Fibromyalgia - support groups, workshops and group<br />
meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.<br />
Framework’s EVE Works - helps unemployed people into<br />
work/training/volunteering. For free 1-2-1 appointments &<br />
training eg. confidence building/ni terview skills. Tel: 0800<br />
111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org<br />
FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton<br />
every Tues 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family<br />
resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential<br />
free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email:<br />
lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk<br />
Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have<br />
children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham<br />
group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL<br />
at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit:<br />
http://gateway-women.com<br />
Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary<br />
Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month<br />
from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Contact cardiac<br />
team for more info on: 0115 883 4733<br />
Hucknall Library Work Club - meets Thursdays<br />
3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: hucknallworkclub@gmail.com<br />
Indigo Kids - for children on the autistic spectrum & related<br />
social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their<br />
parents/carers and siblings. We have the Arc to help or<br />
just for a chat and a cuppa. We have a Parent Partnership<br />
Service drop in session every other week (term time).<br />
e:indigokids1@gmail.com. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or<br />
call 07905 586 910 or 07549 170490.<br />
Loss of someone to suicide? - self help support group<br />
for those who have experienced the suicide of a family<br />
member or someone close. For more info call 0115 911 1661<br />
(mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit ww.selfhelp.org.uk<br />
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia -<br />
MESH (M.E.Self Help) is a self help group for people with<br />
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Marie Curie Helper Service - FREE to people with<br />
any terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours each<br />
week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes<br />
offering companionship & support tailored to their needs.<br />
To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email:<br />
nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk. Visit www.mariecurie.org.<br />
uk/helper for more info.<br />
money sorted in d2n2- free support for those<br />
struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@<br />
moneysortedind2n2.org or visit: www.moneysortedind2n2.org<br />
MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch Drop-in<br />
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All the Councils across Notts including Ashfield<br />
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The first collaborative sustainability engagement<br />
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I Feel Like King Canute by Gloria Morgan<br />
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urge to have a good old chuck out comes to me very<br />
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I have said farewell to a great amount of clutter and I<br />
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eastwood and kimberley libraries - what’s on?<br />
by Inspire Culture<br />
Exhibitions:<br />
• Retrospective photography - Lesley Grand-Scrutton: 13<br />
Nov 2021 - 5 Feb <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
All exhibitions available to view during normal library<br />
opening hours<br />
Also…Inspire Learning Courses – new courses taking place<br />
– details on Inspire website or please ask staff<br />
Eastwood Library, Wellington Place, <strong>NG16</strong> 3GB<br />
eastwood.library@inspireculture.org.uk<br />
Open: Mon 9am-6pm, Tues 9am-1pm, Thurs 9am-<br />
6pm, Fri 9am-2pm and Sat 9am-1pm<br />
Regular Events:<br />
Rattle, Rhyme and Roll: Tuesdays 10 – 10.30am. Free<br />
under 5 session (term time only). Booking essential. Please<br />
bring your own rattle!<br />
Children’s Saturday Craft Club – last Saturday of every<br />
month 10.30-11.30am. The session is not taking place on<br />
<strong>Dec</strong> 25, but ask the library, as an alternative may have been<br />
arranged after publication deadline.<br />
Eastwood Crime Café – first Thursday of every month 2pm-<br />
3pm – new members very welcome!<br />
Eastwood Book Club – third Saturday of the month 10am –<br />
11 am - new members very welcome!<br />
During <strong>Dec</strong>ember and <strong>Jan</strong>uary:<br />
Christmas tree decorating - crafts available in the library<br />
for making tree decorations and take home. Drop in any<br />
time in <strong>Dec</strong>ember.<br />
Design your own Christmas jumper competition - from<br />
1 <strong>Dec</strong>ember onwards. Closing date 20 <strong>Dec</strong>. Call in at the<br />
library for an entry form.<br />
Children’s half term craft club – 10.30-11.30am: Thurs 23<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>. 10.30am-11.30am. Booking essential.<br />
Children’s Saturday craft club – 10.30-11.30am:<br />
29<strong>Jan</strong>uary <strong>2022</strong>. No need to book.<br />
Kimberley Library, Main St, Kimberley, <strong>NG16</strong> 2LY<br />
kimberley.library@inspireculture.org.uk<br />
Open: Mon 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-1pm, Fri 9am-5pm<br />
and Sat 9am-1pm<br />
Regular Events:<br />
Rattle, Rhyme and Roll: Free under 5 session. Mondays<br />
10–10.30am. Term time only. Numbers are limited so<br />
booking is required.<br />
‘NEW’ Let’s Chat about Times Past: 2nd Monday of each<br />
month 2pm-3.30pm<br />
Crafty Chatter: 1st Wednesday of every month 10.30-<br />
11.30am.<br />
Writing for Pleasure: 4th Wed of each month 10-11.30am.<br />
KWI Book Club: 3rd Fri every month. 2.30pm-4pm<br />
Games Session: 4th Friday of each month 2.30-4pm.<br />
Young Adults Book Group: Aged 13-18 years and enjoy<br />
reading? 3rd Saturday of each month 11am-12pm.<br />
Drinks for the above groups (excluding Rattle, Rhyme and<br />
Roll & YA Book Group) are provided for a small donation,<br />
just bring your own cup and spoon. New members very<br />
welcome!<br />
During <strong>Dec</strong>ember and <strong>Jan</strong>uary:<br />
Kimberley Creative Writing Group Exhibition – through<br />
November.<br />
For more information on both libraries visit:<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
Tel: 01623 677200<br />
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eastwood and brinsley writers’ group<br />
by Trevor Watts<br />
Already writing? New to the whole idea?<br />
Fancy giving it a try? Whatever you’re looking for,<br />
why not drop in and meet us?<br />
We are actively encouraging new people to join our<br />
friendly group. And it’s FREE – no joining fee – no<br />
subscription – not even for the tea/coffee and<br />
biscuits.<br />
Meetings usually start with sharing news of what<br />
we are doing, especially successes of any kind.<br />
Members bring a sample of their writing to read out<br />
– a short story, poem, chapter in their on-going book,<br />
description of a holiday destination, an episode in the<br />
memoirs or family history – and anything else that<br />
members have written, and want to share.<br />
Members offer positive comments on what is good<br />
about the writing – what works and what doesn’t; or<br />
how it might be improved. Several members have<br />
recently used our group for help with writing their life<br />
story, to pass on to their children/grandchildren.<br />
As some members have self-published their books<br />
through Amazon, we can also offer help and advice<br />
on how to tackle that process.<br />
If there is time, we may try speed writing, or writing<br />
on a specific topic, or in a particular style – whatever.<br />
The group meets on Wednesdays at 1.30pm for up<br />
to two hours at the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley,<br />
near Eastwood, Notts. Parking is free. Just turn up or<br />
contact Angela on 07977 810052 or Trevor on 01773<br />
717788 or email: t.watts3@ntlworld.com<br />
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Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet<br />
every Thurs at Kirk Hallam Social Club, Dallimore Rd, Kirk<br />
Hallam, Derby, DE7 4GZ. 7.30pm-10pm. Visit:<br />
www.gemconnection.org or just pop along & see us.<br />
Grand Central Chorus - sing in harmony every Wed:<br />
7.15pm at Kirk Hallam Social Club, Dallimore Rd, Kirk Hallam,<br />
Derby, DE7 4GZ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call<br />
Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up.<br />
‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber<br />
choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on<br />
Mon evenings. CHRISTMAS CONCERT on DECEMBER<br />
11 @ 7.30pm. Director - Jon Wakefield 0115 9606236 or<br />
wakefield337@btinternet.com.<br />
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Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm,<br />
Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, Bestwood<br />
Village, NG6 8TL. Contact: Colin Pursglove on 01159<br />
794842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk<br />
BLACKWOOD CLARINETS - We play a wide variety of music<br />
& perform all over the East Midlands. Find us on Facebook,<br />
Instagram or visit: www.blackwoodclarinets.co.uk<br />
Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock,RnB. Tues<br />
7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church <strong>NG16</strong> 5AB. No audition.<br />
£5 ps. Call Charlotte 07581020959 e: yourcommunitychoir@<br />
gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com<br />
Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new<br />
members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall<br />
Mon: 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931<br />
2803 or pop in Sept-June (break for summer).<br />
The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, singing a great<br />
variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet<br />
in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri:<br />
7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928.<br />
Carlton Male Voice Choir - if you like singing and have<br />
a voice that fits one of our 4 TTBB singing sections why<br />
not come along and give it a go. We rehearse at Gedling<br />
Road Methodist Church NG4 3EX every Wed: 7-9:30pm or<br />
message via our FB page or email: choirsec.cmvc@gmail.<br />
com or visit: www.carltonmvc.org<br />
Carrington Triangle Folk Club - every Wed @ the<br />
Gladstone, Loscoe Rd, Carrington NG5 2AW. 8 for 8.30pm.<br />
Mostly singer’ nights but ALICE JONES guests on Wed 1st<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember with mainly trad.English & American songs & ROBB<br />
JOHNSON on Wed 19 <strong>Jan</strong>, one of the most prolific songwriters<br />
of our generation. Contact m.smalley@ntlworld.com<br />
Fun Chorus - welcomes everyone! Groups in Gedling,<br />
Carlton, Kimberley, Bingham, Ravenshead & Arnold. For<br />
a FREE taster session please contact penny@funchorus.<br />
co.uk. All welcome. www.funchorus.com<br />
Just Sing! - ladies community choir based in<br />
Woodborough. If you love singing, you’ll love our choir...<br />
cheaper than therapy! For more info visit: https://justsing.cc<br />
or call Cate 07717 582507/cate.actually@gmail.com.<br />
Kings Community Choir - every Mon: 7.30pm-9pm (term<br />
time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring<br />
friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997.<br />
Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely<br />
School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call<br />
Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org<br />
Lyrical soNGbirds - small, friendly women’s choir.<br />
Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues:<br />
10am-12 (term time) Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB.<br />
For more info:carolynmoore@btopenworld.com<br />
The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony<br />
every Tues: 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd,<br />
Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit:<br />
facebook.com/majoroakchorus<br />
mansfield choral society - friendly choir. Practice<br />
Thurs 7-9pm at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield.<br />
Perform 3 x concerts a year. New members welcome. www.<br />
mansfieldchoral.org.uk/ Christmas Carol Concert: Thurs 2<br />
<strong>Dec</strong> @ Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield. Tickets £5.<br />
nuthall community choir - 7pm-8.30pm. Nuthall<br />
Methodist Church. For more info: Charlotte on 07581 020959<br />
nottingham bach choir - Tues from 7.30pm at St<br />
John’s Church, Mansfield Rd, Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more<br />
info contact Heather: 07941 121091/heather@ng7.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive<br />
choir, campaigning through international song for justice,<br />
peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun: 7.30-<br />
9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net
Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - STARTING BACK<br />
IN JANUARY. Weekly sessions (term time) in Rainworth,<br />
Newark, Southwell, Beeston & West Bridgford. New members<br />
always welcome, no need to audition or read music we’re all<br />
about singing for fun. Sign up for a free taster session via our<br />
website www.rockchoir.com<br />
Nottingham and District Society of Organists<br />
(NDSO) - a society for pipe organ & choral music. Enjoy the<br />
benefits of membership to include visits to hear & play organs<br />
locally & further afield, workshops, talks, charity events,<br />
annual lunches, member recitals + a glossy mag. Search<br />
‘Notts Organists’ online, call Denis on 07815 510411/01773<br />
746890 or email us: ndsosecretary@gmail.com<br />
Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults<br />
with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West<br />
Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon).<br />
For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-foreveryone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices<br />
The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, all<br />
welcome. Thurs: 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont<br />
Rd, NG5 1BH. £4 (£2 conc.). First session free. Call Angela:<br />
07981 885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise<br />
Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - meet 7pm on Wednesdays for<br />
rehearsals in St Michael’s Church, Underwood. If you are<br />
interested in joining us, please contact Alan Shepherd,<br />
our Music Director, on 01773 431941. As rehearsals have<br />
only just begun we will not be accepting bookings until<br />
we are performance ready. Visit www.rocknsoul.org.<br />
uk or facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers for our contact<br />
information and links to our recordings.<br />
rose singers ladies choir - meet Wed 1pm-2.45 pm at<br />
Rushcliffe Community Centre, Carlton NG4 1RQ. If you like<br />
to sing come and join us. For more info ring Tina Hewitt on<br />
0774 2670732<br />
rushcliffe phoenix voices - meet Tues 7pm-9pm<br />
(term-time) at St Giles Church, West Bridgford. Everyone<br />
welcome. For more info: rushcliffepheonixvoices@outlook.com<br />
Singsation Children’s Choir - ages 5-14. Tues: 6pm-<br />
7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, <strong>NG16</strong> 3GD.<br />
For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959.<br />
Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues: 7.45pm-9.45pm<br />
at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet<br />
& are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact<br />
Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.<br />
Sherwood Chorus - friendly, relaxed group who enjoy<br />
singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank<br />
Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Dr.<br />
NG5 2EN. £2. For info: sherwoodchorus@gmail.com<br />
Saturday Singers - it’s not too late to join us and take<br />
part in our Christmas Family Concert. Our programme will<br />
contain a good variety of songs, some traditional and some<br />
not so. We meet on Sat mornings; 9.30am-12.00 noon @<br />
Nottingham Masonic Hall, Goldsmith St, a short walk from<br />
the Theatre Royal tram stop. (Opp. Nottingham Trent Uni<br />
Newton Building). No auditions, no need to read music, just<br />
enjoy singing. Come along and give us a try. Check us out:<br />
www.thesaturdaysingers.com or ring Dick on 07968 463933<br />
Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love singing<br />
but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United Reformed<br />
Church, 1 Edwards Lane, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues monthly:<br />
8pm-9.30pm. For info: www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood<br />
Sinfonia Chorale - friendly chamber choir. Rehearse<br />
Tues: 7.30pm-9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. For more<br />
info call Sandra 0115 960 6236 or www.sinfoniachorale.uk<br />
soundswell - a big, happy community choir that meets<br />
Tues evenings (term-time) at Bluecoat Academy, Aspley.<br />
Experienced singers & beginners welcome. Why not give<br />
it a go? You’ll love it–guaranteed! All the details at: www.<br />
soundswell.org<br />
Torkard Ensemble - community music group in<br />
Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above)<br />
& a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local<br />
charities. We are always looking for new members, but<br />
are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass<br />
singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Trent Valley Singers - a friendly, fun, mixed voice choir.<br />
We sing a wide variety of music and there are no auditions,<br />
so if you enjoy singing do come along and give us a try. We<br />
meet on Thursdays 1.40-3.30 in St Helen’s Church Centre<br />
Burton Joyce. For more info contact Tina on 07742670732<br />
or tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or Heather on 0115 8440872.<br />
Woodthorpe Singers - are you thinking of joining a<br />
choir? Then look no further... Woodthorpe Singers have<br />
introduced a new online engaging activity or in person at St<br />
Marks Church every Mon from 7pm. Winter term starts 3<br />
<strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong>. New members are very welcome to join us for the<br />
new spring term. For more info please contact Tina Hewitt,<br />
Musical Director via email: tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or<br />
John Duffy at jfd626@gmail.com<br />
wollaton singers - friendly all female choir. Meet<br />
every Tues (term times) at St Barnabas Church, Chilwell,<br />
7.30-9.30pm. Sing a mix of gospel, folk songs, musicals, pop<br />
songs & classical pieces. Open to new members from <strong>2022</strong>.
Community Diary<br />
If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not<br />
list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing<br />
is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat (under 150 characters)<br />
per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or<br />
email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” -<br />
opportunities for older lesbians 55+ to meet at Age UK<br />
Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx.<br />
every 2 months for networking & social activities. For further<br />
information call 0115 844 0011 or e: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - social group for older gay<br />
and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks etc.<br />
Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St,<br />
NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further info<br />
call 0115 844 0011 or e: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
alcoholic anonymous - if think you have a problem<br />
with alcohol please call us on our freephone: 0800 917<br />
760 or your local Nottingham no: 0115 941 7100 for free<br />
confidential help and advice. If alcohol is costing you more<br />
than money we can help.<br />
Amigo Afternoon - at youth wing of Awsworth Village<br />
Hall. 2nd Wednesday of month. 2pm - 4pm. Tea, homemade<br />
cakes, games/quizzes etc... For people who want to chat &<br />
meet other people. For more info: 01159 321606.<br />
Annesley & District WI - meet the first Wednesday<br />
monthly at Forest Road Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm.<br />
New members & visitors welcome. Call in & see what we do.<br />
Awsworth Movement to Music - for 55+ yrs. Meet at<br />
Awsworth Village Hall, Mon: 11am til 12 noon. Keep fit & have<br />
fun with a friendly group. New members always welcome.<br />
Awsworth, Cossall & District Village Produce<br />
Association - meet at The Gate Inn, Awsworth. 7.30pm,<br />
first Tues monthly. Speakers & show twice a year.<br />
www.awsworthgardeningclub.moonfruit.co.uk<br />
Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people<br />
over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks<br />
between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also<br />
organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK &<br />
Europe. Contact julieking1@hotmail.co.uk for the program.<br />
Brinsley Bridge Club - meet in Brinsley Parish Hall on Fri<br />
at 2pm. New members always welcome. For more details<br />
call Adrian on 01159 328412 or Carmel on 01773 718929.<br />
Breathe Easy Singing Grace - every Wed, 2.30pm -<br />
3pm (except 2nd Wed monthly starts at 3pm) at Catholic<br />
Church Hall, Hilltop, <strong>NG16</strong> 2AQ. This is not a choir but open<br />
to all who enjoy singing golden oldies. Run by Breathe Easy<br />
Notts West. £3 includes refreshments.<br />
Brinsley & District Art Group - meet every Fri: 9.30<br />
- 12.30 at the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, <strong>NG16</strong> 5BZ.<br />
Enthusiastic group with regular tuition and workshops. For<br />
further information call Angela on 07505 000715.<br />
Brinsley Retired Persons Club - meet fortnightly on<br />
Tues: 2pm - 4pm in the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley.<br />
Speakers, outings & occasional bingo. Yearly subscription<br />
£3. Each meeting £2 includes refreshments & raffle.<br />
Broxtowe Ramblers Walking Group - walk all<br />
year round on Weds and Suns locally & Derbyshire &<br />
Leicestershire. Occasional coach trips. All welcome. For<br />
more info: https://broxtoweramblers.org.uk or Facebook.<br />
Broxtowe Walk and Talk - offer a wide variety of FREE<br />
health walks weekly throughout the borough of Broxtowe.<br />
Walk & Talk is led by a group of qualified & experienced<br />
volunteer walk leaders. We cater for all abilities. Visit:<br />
www.broxtowe-walkandtalk.com or call 0115 917 3572.<br />
Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - a small, friendly<br />
group that cater for anyone interested in target archery<br />
from 9 – 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to<br />
Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.<br />
bulwellforesters.co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more info.<br />
Challenge Life Fitness - get fit, have fun, feel great!<br />
Circuits, bootcamps, boxing, HIIT and personal training<br />
available. Call Jay 07871 015723 or find us on Facebook.<br />
City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men 65+, meet<br />
at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts<br />
on 3rd Wed monthly at 10am for 10.30am start. Talks +<br />
optional lunch. Turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or<br />
email: r.west8@ntlworld.com<br />
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Coffee & Chat - Fridays 2pm to 4pm at Eastwood Baptist<br />
Church, Percy St (off Walker St), <strong>NG16</strong> 3EP. Come and join<br />
us for a cup of tea or coffee, a biscuit and a good ol’chat. For<br />
more info visit www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk<br />
Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single,<br />
separated, widowed & divorced. Every Thurs at Rolls Royce<br />
Pavilion, Derby. Full monthly programme. Full details at<br />
www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!<br />
Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet once a<br />
fortnight, Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure,<br />
Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs.<br />
For more info Chris on 07906 312673.<br />
Eastwood & District ladies Probus group - meet at<br />
The Dog & Quail, Underwood on 1st Wednesday, monthly at<br />
noon. For more details call Joy Martin: 01773 715966<br />
Eastwood & District Probus Club - for retired men<br />
65+. Meet at the Hogs Head, Awsworth on 3rd Mon monthly<br />
at 12 noon. Lunch followed by talks. All welcome, turn up or<br />
contact Maurice on 01773 713510 or Peter 01773 788214 or<br />
styles.hollies@outlook.com/primerate38@gmail.com<br />
Eastwood & District U3A - meet on the first Wednesday<br />
monthly from 10am - 12 noon at St Mary’s Church, Church<br />
St, <strong>NG16</strong> 3BS. For more info visit: www.eastwoodu3a.org or<br />
email: membership@eastwoodu3a.org or call 07565 928992<br />
Eastwood & District Wine & Beer Makers - meet 3rd<br />
Tues monthly 7pm-9pm in the Eastwood/Kimberley area.<br />
For more details call Tom: 0115 916 9367<br />
Eastwood Book Club - meet every 3rd Sat monthly<br />
at Eastwood Library - 10-11am. For more info call 07505<br />
888001.<br />
Eastwood Booktown Development Group - we<br />
wish to improve literacy amongst the young and to improve<br />
tourism by appreciation of literature and the performing arts,<br />
with events & workshops. For more info email: david.page@<br />
ntlworld.com or visit: www.eastwood-comp.notts.#CEF73D<br />
Eastwood Historical Society - meet 3rd Wed monthly<br />
Sept-May at The United Reformed Church, Alexander St (TSB<br />
on corner) <strong>NG16</strong> 3BD. 7.30pm start. Wide variety of subjects,<br />
presentations & events. All welcome. Members £2 per meeting<br />
(£3 annual membership), £3 visitors. For more info Lynne 0115<br />
938 4967 or eastwoodhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com<br />
Eastwood Photography Society - meet Sept to May<br />
weekly on Thurs at 7.30pm at Eastwood Conservative Club.<br />
For information please call Paul Atchinson on 01773 786820<br />
Eastwood Veterans Breakfast Club - meet every<br />
2nd Saturday of the month at Dunn-Lite Cafe, Nottingham<br />
Road from 10am. Come and join us for brekkie and banter!<br />
Eastwood Writers’ Group - friendly group for writers of<br />
all abilities, from beginners to published authors. Meet every<br />
Wed at Brinsley Parish Hall from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Why not<br />
pop along & join us. For more info: angelarigley@aol.co.uk<br />
Elderberries Young at Heart Over 60s Social<br />
Club - friendly group meet every Fri at Greasley Sports Hall:<br />
2pm - 4pm. £2 per meeting, 50p raffle. Dancing, entertainers<br />
& bingo etc. All welcome. For more info: 01773 715104 or<br />
07824 772756 or email: bhparkview@yahoo.com<br />
Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-<br />
9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New<br />
members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email:<br />
m.beedham@ntlworld.com<br />
Enjoy a game of Whist? - come and join us at 6.30pm<br />
on Monday evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly<br />
mixed ability group would welcome new players including<br />
beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643.<br />
Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet<br />
2nd Wednesday every month at Greasley St Mary’s Church<br />
Hall, <strong>NG16</strong> 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk<br />
footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded<br />
people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays &<br />
some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530<br />
or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org<br />
Friends of Bestwood Country Park - community<br />
group for all interested in supporting the park.For more<br />
details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@<br />
ntlworld.com.<br />
Friends of Colliers Wood - environmental work and<br />
community events. Meet at Greasly Sports & Community<br />
Centre, Dovecote Rd, Newthorpe, <strong>NG16</strong> 3QN on 2nd Wed<br />
monthly, starting at 7.15pm. More information can be seen<br />
on our website www.friendsofcollierswood.org.uk<br />
Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings<br />
with speakers at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood<br />
St. For details of further meetings: <strong>Jan</strong>et: 0115 922 1734 or<br />
janetlievesley@gmail.com<br />
Friezeland Gardening Club - for garden lovers of<br />
all ages & abilities. Meet 2nd Mon monthly at Underwood<br />
Comm. Centre, <strong>NG16</strong> 5FS. 7pm - 9pm. Friendly group, varied<br />
speakers, all welcome. For more info call Rob on 07889<br />
085364.<br />
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Greasley Miners Welfare Bowls Club - for summer<br />
outdoor bowls at Coronation Park bowls green, Eastwood<br />
and winter indoor bowls at Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre.<br />
Coaching available by appt. Call John on 01773 716076.<br />
Greasley Miners Welfare Ladies Section - please<br />
note new meeting time: every Mon (ex. bank holidays)<br />
2pm - 4pm upstairs @ Greasley Parish Hall (enter via gym<br />
reception), Dovecote Rd, Eastwood. Ample parking. All ages<br />
welcome for bingo, quizzes, beetle, speakers & outings. For<br />
info call Maureen on 01773 788289<br />
Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing.<br />
Mon from 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, NG2 2DF.<br />
Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our<br />
aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia:<br />
07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@<br />
gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk<br />
Hilltop JudoKwai - RC Social Hall, Hilltop, Eastwood.<br />
Thursdays 7pm - 8.15pm (juniors) and 8.30pm - 9.45pm<br />
(seniors). First session FREE. All welcome. For more info call<br />
Mrs Parker on 0115 938 6281.<br />
Kimberley Art Group - friendly, enthusiastic group meet<br />
Mon: 7-9pm at the Nat Puri Community Room, Kimberley<br />
Sch. Newdigate St, <strong>NG16</strong> 2NJ. New members welcome. For<br />
more info call Audrey: 01773 714950 or Ann: 07944 487278.<br />
Kimberley Bridge Club - meet in the pavilion, Brinsley<br />
parish hall grounds on Tuesdays at 7pm. New members<br />
always welcome. For more details call Adrian on 0115<br />
9328412 or Carmel on 01773 718929.<br />
Kimberley Historical Society - meet 7.30pm - 9pm<br />
1st Thurs monthly (Sept to April) in Community Room (on<br />
the side of Kimberley School), Newdigate St, <strong>NG16</strong> 2NJ. We<br />
host a variety of speakers. Non-members welcome (£2 per<br />
meeting). For more info call Steve Arundel 01773 785130.<br />
Kimberley Kougars Netball Club - Wed 8-9pm.<br />
Kimberley Leisure Centre. 18+ (20s to 50s). All abilities<br />
playing nonleague netball. We play for fun & fitness. Contact<br />
07748 842783.<br />
Kimberley & district striders running club - an<br />
inclusive, supportive & friendly running club for all abilities.<br />
Come and give us a try. Meet at Kimberley Leisure Centre,<br />
Wed 7pm. For more info: www.kadsrunning.com.<br />
Knit & Natter - Thurs 1.45pm to 3.30pm at Eastwood<br />
Baptist Church, Percy St (off Walker St), <strong>NG16</strong> 3EP. For<br />
crafty people, a chance to enjoy friendship, chat and a<br />
cuppa. For more info: www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk<br />
Kimberley WI - meet on the 2nd Monday monthly at<br />
7.30pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. Visitors & new members very<br />
welcome. Come and meet us or call 07722 192447.<br />
Kindred Spirits Notts - many social activities a month<br />
in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day<br />
trips & exercise classes. No fees. Call 0115 844 0011.<br />
Learn partner dancing -No partner needed. Fun social<br />
night from 7.30pm, 18-80yrs. Mon-Radcliffe-on-Trent, Wed-<br />
Hucknall, Thu-West Bridgford. (Sue 07915671688 or visit<br />
www.cerocheaven.com<br />
Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed<br />
6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always<br />
looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun<br />
am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: carol@linbyfc.co.uk<br />
Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come and<br />
join us having fun dancing (mainly at improver level) in New<br />
Stapleford on Friday afternoons. Call 0115 914 0673 or<br />
email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com for more information.<br />
Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults 40+<br />
who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday<br />
throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire &<br />
Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more info: www.<br />
walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome.<br />
a morris dancer? me? - TRY IT! Female team. Sundays.<br />
Bilborough, NG8, but UK-wide performances. For more<br />
details: www.mortimers-morris.org.uk & Facebook.<br />
Movement for All - dance and movement class at<br />
Brinsley Parish Hall on Mondays 10am- 12 noon (term time).<br />
Designed for the 60+ to help them gently build up fitness &<br />
maintain independence. Come along to make new friends.<br />
For more info call Norma Riley on 01773 786797.<br />
New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full<br />
programme of events each month - (daytime only) day<br />
trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest.<br />
For further details contact Joyce 0115 779 4625, www.<br />
newlifenotts.org.uk or email: roy.watson4@sky.com<br />
Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything.<br />
Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6,<br />
BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3<br />
1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk<br />
Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet<br />
every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent<br />
speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info<br />
visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198<br />
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Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent<br />
Society - meet 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 7pm -<br />
9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Call<br />
013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk<br />
the nottingham centre for the national trust-<br />
Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3<br />
North St, NG1 4EZ. You need to be a member of the National<br />
Trust to join. It’s £6 pp per annum. Talks £3pp or £4 guests.<br />
For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or<br />
bmcdonald351@btinternet.com or www.ntnottingham.uk<br />
Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre.<br />
1st Mon monthly at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an<br />
evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at<br />
the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. Call 0115 956 0733.<br />
nottingham women’s centre - learning courses,<br />
events, wellbeing, space to meet and support available for<br />
every single woman across Nottinghamshire - in-person<br />
or online. Nottingham Women’s Centre, 30 Chaucer Street,<br />
NG1 5LP. E: reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com<br />
T: 0115 9411475<br />
Nottingham rspb group - are you interested in birds &<br />
nature? Why not join our group? We enjoy monthly meetings<br />
with guest speakers, outings & walks. For more info visit:<br />
www.rspb.org.uk/groups/nottingham<br />
Nottingham Secular Society - meet last Tues monthly<br />
at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details<br />
visit www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new<br />
members welcome. Sunday walks, usually into the Peak<br />
District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks<br />
to suit all abilities. For more details contact John on 01623<br />
469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com<br />
Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th<br />
Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We<br />
welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or<br />
unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information<br />
email: info@nottinghamwritersclub.org.uk<br />
Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation<br />
society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am.<br />
About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989<br />
62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk<br />
Nuthall WI - meet 2nd Tues monthly - 7.30pm at St<br />
Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. For more info call Mrs Gell on<br />
0115 927 2232.<br />
Notts Fuchsia Society - meet at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tues<br />
monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demos. All<br />
welcome. More info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.<br />
Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info<br />
and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues,<br />
coming out, health or just need to talk, call 0115 934 8485<br />
(Mon to Fri 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or<br />
text 07481 344040<br />
Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members<br />
for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School,<br />
NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or<br />
Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117<br />
Nuthall Methodist Church Art Group - join our<br />
friendly group. We work in oils, water colours, acrylics etc.<br />
We have professional help over the winter months. Meet at<br />
Nuthall Methodist Church Hall, Thurs 1.30-3.30pm, £2 per<br />
session. For more info call Ron on 0115 938 9957.<br />
Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley<br />
- Tues evening is dance night. Have fun and keep fit. Entry<br />
£3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership<br />
£5, then £3 pw. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD.<br />
For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418.<br />
Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/<br />
business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed<br />
& a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont<br />
Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: Ken on 07769<br />
834693 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk<br />
Royal British Legion - Eastwood & District Branch -<br />
meet 4th Monday every month at Sunn Inn, Nottingham<br />
Road at 7pm. New members always welcome.<br />
Sequence Dancing - at Plumptre Church Hall, Eastwood.<br />
Monday 12.30 - 1.30pm - teaching session; 1.30 - 3.30pm –<br />
tea dance. For more info call Lynn on 01773 813701<br />
Sequence Dancing - Mary Jewitt School of Dance, St<br />
Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall every Thurs. Beginners 5-6pm,<br />
improvers 6-7pm. For more info call Mary on 01773 860186.<br />
Sing Around – come along and join us if you have a song<br />
to sing, a poem to tell, a tune to play, or a story to relate.<br />
We meet 2nd Sun monthly at the Nelson & Railway Inn,<br />
Kimberley at 5pm. Contact Susan or Dave on 07580 674513.<br />
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures<br />
held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New<br />
members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For<br />
further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org<br />
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Soroptimist International - a group of women who<br />
meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts<br />
University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support<br />
women & girls at local & international level. For more info &<br />
contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham<br />
Stanton Clubhouse Bowls Club - well established flatgreen<br />
bowls club. Mid-week & weekend matches. Welcome new<br />
members. Please wear flat soled shoes. Lows Lane, Stanton-by-<br />
Dale, DE7 4QU. For more info: Christine – 0115 9250249/07786<br />
953067 or www.stanton-bc.yosalite.com or find us on FB<br />
Steady Netball Group- meet at Greasley Leisure<br />
Centre, Thursdays 11am - 12 noon. For more info call: 0115<br />
952 6487 or just turn up.<br />
Strelley Line Dancing - 10am - 11.30am. £4. At Sheila<br />
Russell Comm. Centre, St Martins Rd, NG8 3AR. New class/<br />
instructor. Beginner level. Call Linda: 07907 711282<br />
Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but enjoy being<br />
part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we<br />
know we have? Different topics monthly. Join us 1st Sun<br />
monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, NG1.<br />
The Greasley Players - small amateur dramatics<br />
group. We welcome new members interested in acting, set<br />
construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g.<br />
props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house, curtains etc).<br />
For details of events or to get involved, please contact us via<br />
www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook.<br />
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant<br />
Society - for everyone interested in plants & gardening.<br />
Meet 2nd Fri monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church<br />
Hall, Boundary Rd, NG2. 7pm for 7.30pm start. For more info<br />
visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@<br />
gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474<br />
The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St,<br />
NG1 4EZ. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A<br />
host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry<br />
Society, Keep Fit etc. Rated 4* on google. For membership<br />
details contact: manager@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or<br />
0115 941 7353 or www.nottingham-mechanics.org.uk<br />
TJFridays Dance - dancing in a fun & friendly atmosphere.<br />
Ballroom, Sequence, Latin. Fridays - 7.45 - 10.15pm,<br />
Awsworth Village Hall. Contact: 01773 770973<br />
Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday 1st<br />
Mon monthly for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on<br />
01159 619502. Very friendly group, all welcome. Call Helen<br />
Sharp on 01773 532186 or Ann Cooper on 01773 710715.<br />
Watnall WI - meet the 3rd Tues monthly 7.15pm-9.30pm<br />
at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. New members always<br />
welcome. For further information please ring 0115 953 7679.<br />
Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions<br />
on Thurs evening, Sat & Sun. Juniors from 8yrs welcome<br />
Saturday mornings, they have fun! Go to www.nottinghamsc.<br />
org.uk for more info or email: club@nottinghamsailing.club<br />
Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society<br />
- meet 7.30pm on the 4th Wed monthly at St Leonard’s<br />
Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus<br />
no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115<br />
928 3414 or visit www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical<br />
Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the 3rd<br />
Wed monthly: 7.30pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre,<br />
Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village.Guest speakers, guided<br />
walks & outings. Call Graham Birkett on 07528 753470 or<br />
email: graham.birkett@ntlword.com or see website www.<br />
spanglefish.com/wollatonnaturalhistory<br />
Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm<br />
at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept<br />
to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome.<br />
Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996<br />
Rumbletums Café is a supported training<br />
project for young people with a learning<br />
disability. We provide work experience and<br />
training to support self confidence, vocational<br />
skills and life chances.<br />
Visit our café and enjoy a coffee and cake or<br />
some delicious homemade food, freshly<br />
prepared and served to you by our amazing<br />
trainees. We are fully opened from 18th May<br />
2021. You can book a table by phone or<br />
message us on Facebook.<br />
Interested in volunteering? Contact us and be<br />
part of a team supporting a young persons<br />
journey in life.<br />
Find us on the corner of<br />
Newdigate St and<br />
Victoria St.<br />
Wheelchair and buggy<br />
accessible<br />
Room hire available<br />
www.Rumbletums.org<br />
At the heart of Kimberley.<br />
0115 9384953<br />
projectmanager.rumbletums@gmail.com<br />
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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR<br />
LOCAL BEAT TEAM<br />
Eastwood Police Station<br />
120B Nottingham Road,<br />
Eastwood, <strong>NG16</strong> 3AJ<br />
Tel: 101 ext: 318 9720<br />
front counter open<br />
Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm<br />
Neighbourhood Policing Insp.<br />
Inspector Simon Riley<br />
Neighbourhood Policing Sgt<br />
T/Sgt 3351 Simon Boyles<br />
101 Ext: 318 9720<br />
EASTWOOD<br />
PCSO 8199 Richards<br />
Tel: 101 Ext: 310 8199<br />
PC 2645 Reynolds<br />
Tel: 101 Ext: 310 2465<br />
PCSO 8805 Cupit<br />
Tel: 101 Ext: 310 8805<br />
EASTWOOD SOUTH<br />
PC 2596 Ward<br />
Tel: 101 Ext: 310 2596<br />
PCSO 7168 Holbrook<br />
Tel: 101 Ext: 310 7168<br />
EASTWOOD NORTH<br />
PC 4027 Leask<br />
Tel: 101 Ext: 310 4027<br />
PCSO 8883 Keeley<br />
Tel: 101 Ext: 310 8883<br />
PC 3239 Wilson<br />
Tel: 101 Ext: 310 3239<br />
Police Officer urges others to take on the ‘best job in<br />
the world’<br />
A police officer<br />
who says she<br />
has the “best<br />
job in the world”<br />
has urged other<br />
potential recruits<br />
from diverse<br />
backgrounds<br />
to follow her<br />
into a career in<br />
uniform.<br />
Sergeant Andrea Brown joined<br />
Nottinghamshire Police as a Civilian<br />
Control Room Operator in 1999 after<br />
a chance encounter with an officer<br />
investigating the theft of a car from a<br />
hotel she was managing.<br />
Sergeant Brown’s career progressed and<br />
in 2009 she applied for a position as a<br />
police constable.<br />
Speaking at the start of Black History<br />
Month, Sergeant Brown detailed her<br />
journey from the force control room to<br />
the front line of law-enforcement, and<br />
explained how a fundamental desire<br />
to help people in need continues to<br />
motivate her every day.<br />
Sergeant Brown worked as a PC in a<br />
response role for several years before<br />
joining CID and becoming a detective<br />
– a role in which she was involved in<br />
many complex investigations resulting<br />
in lengthy custodial sentences for a<br />
number of dangerous individuals.<br />
“When people need our help it is because<br />
something bad has happened that needs<br />
fixing. I have always enjoyed trying to fix<br />
those problems and making things better<br />
for people when they need us most.<br />
“It’s really something I never get tired of<br />
and the reason why I am so proud to be a<br />
cop. It is different every day and it can be<br />
so rewarding.<br />
“I am always honest with people about<br />
the challenges of policing but ultimately<br />
I think success in this role is about what<br />
type of person you are and not what you<br />
look like or where you come from.”<br />
Ron Lawrence, who is the<br />
Apprenticeship Officer for Nottingham<br />
Police and who is supporting<br />
recruitment for the police service,<br />
encouraging representation from<br />
our underrepresented groups, said:<br />
“Nottinghamshire Police is committed to<br />
working towards being a service that is<br />
reflective of the communities it serves.<br />
“We are also proactive in engaging with<br />
the community through a wide range<br />
of activities as well as employment<br />
opportunities that are now currently<br />
available.”<br />
Nottinghamshire Police is committed<br />
to becoming more representative of<br />
the community it serves and offers a<br />
number of entry routes into the Police<br />
Service.<br />
She added: “I know I am biased but for<br />
me it really is the best job in the world. I<br />
have worked in response roles and I have<br />
been a detective and the thing I really<br />
love about the job is the ability it gives<br />
you to help other people.<br />
To find out more about a career in the<br />
police, either and an officer or staff<br />
member, please visit:<br />
www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/<br />
careers
Useful Information<br />
Broxtowe Borough Council..........0115 917 7777<br />
Notts County Council..................0300 500 8080<br />
Ashfield District Council..............01623 450 000<br />
Kimberley Town Council..............0115 938 2733<br />
Eastwood Town Council..............01773 719384<br />
Greasley Parish Council...............01773 760439<br />
Nuthall Parish Council.................0115 951 9717<br />
Leisure Centres<br />
Eastwood....................................01773 770 099<br />
Kimberley....................................0115 917 3366<br />
Greasley......................................01773 760072<br />
Police.......................................101<br />
QMC Hospital...........................0115 924 9924<br />
City Hospital.............................0115 969 1169<br />
NHS Direct................................111<br />
Emergency Utilities<br />
Electric.....................................0800 404090<br />
Gas...........................................0800 111 999<br />
Water........................................0800 783 4444<br />
National Rail Enquiries................03457 484950<br />
Nottingham City Transport..........0115 950 6070<br />
Nott’ham East Midlands Airport...08719199000<br />
DVLA..........................................08444 530118<br />
Tax Credits.................................0345 300 3900<br />
Local Taxis<br />
Eastwood Cars.........................01773 770000<br />
Local Community Centres<br />
Nuthall Temple Comm Centre....0115 951 9717<br />
Eastwood..................................08837 32225<br />
Greasley...................................01773 760072<br />
Late Night Chemists<br />
Well Eastwood (7pm), <strong>NG16</strong>............01773 713283<br />
Tesco Pharmacy, Hucknall (10.30pm).115 827 1090<br />
Local MP’s<br />
MP for Broxtowe:<br />
Darren Henry.................................020 72195198<br />
MP for Ashfield:<br />
Lee Anderson.............................01623 550604<br />
Local Councillors<br />
County Councillor for Eastwood:<br />
Tony Harper................................07770 863004<br />
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Accountancy Services<br />
ahbs Accountants 29<br />
Aerial/TV Services/Broadband<br />
AV Connect 64<br />
Appliance Repairs<br />
Nottingham Appliance Repairs 60<br />
Aquatics<br />
Bransons Aquatics 37<br />
Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms<br />
Advance Improvements 63<br />
Bransons 81<br />
Contour Furnishings Limited 70<br />
Dream Doors Nottingham 76<br />
Gliderobes 73<br />
Sliding Door Wardrobes Ltd 83<br />
Blinds/Curtains/Shutters<br />
Dale Blinds 56<br />
Designer Fabric Store 79<br />
Hillarys Blinds 55<br />
K&A Cox Limited 82<br />
Building Services<br />
A Holmes Building Services Limited 69<br />
Arnold Building & Roofing Ltd 69<br />
Nottingham Building and Roofing Ltd 59<br />
Notts Building & Roofing Ltd 71<br />
Trent Building & Roofing Ltd 57<br />
Care/Support Services<br />
Gemma Town Personal Assistant 53<br />
Milford Care 49<br />
St Ann’s Advice Group 46<br />
Chimney Sweeps<br />
Absolute Chimneys 57<br />
Homesweep 61<br />
Christmas Events<br />
Christmas at Wollaton 7<br />
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham 9<br />
National Ice Centre 11,13<br />
Computer Sales/Repairs<br />
Giggle Computers 29<br />
Design & Print<br />
Nottingham Printing Ltd 27<br />
Domestic Services<br />
MJ Cleaning 61<br />
Drainage/Pipe Clearance<br />
ADK Drains Ltd 61<br />
Electrical Services<br />
Darren Blagg Electrical 61<br />
DJ Hill Limited 66<br />
Doctor Electrical 69<br />
Legacy Electrical 57<br />
Estate/Letting Agents<br />
Watsons Residential Ltd 1<br />
Fencing/Gates<br />
360 Fencing 69<br />
Beechdale Fencing Ltd 74<br />
Grace Glenn Fencing 67<br />
Flooring/Carpets<br />
The Little Carpet Company 2<br />
Food Retailers<br />
Birds Bakery 19<br />
Funeral Services<br />
Gillotts Funeral Directors 48<br />
Further Education<br />
Nottingham College 85<br />
Garage Doors/Repairs<br />
Garolla Holdings Limited 67<br />
JB Doors Ltd 79<br />
Garage Services<br />
Betta Fit 63<br />
Garden Buildings<br />
Arctic Cabins 77<br />
Garden Services<br />
PG Evans Landscapes 55<br />
Scraggy & Finch 70<br />
Groundwork Services<br />
Wood’s Construction 54<br />
Hair & Beauty<br />
Neeta’s Beauty Clinic 31<br />
Handyman Services<br />
Jason Craddock 67<br />
S & A Property Maintenance 70<br />
Interiors<br />
Richdale Sofas 60<br />
Joinery/Timberwork<br />
Beecrofts Joinery 69<br />
Bryan the Polisher 96<br />
D Moore Joinery 58<br />
SP Joinery 54<br />
Locksmiths/Key Services<br />
AWM Locksmith 67<br />
Mobility Aids<br />
Easy Bathe 44<br />
Liftec Ltd 47<br />
Mr Mobility UK 45<br />
Priority Stairlifts Limited 41<br />
Recliner Chairs & Beds Limited 45<br />
Oven Cleaning/Repairs<br />
Spring Fresh 61<br />
Painting & <strong>Dec</strong>orating<br />
David Draper Painting & <strong>Dec</strong>orating 56<br />
James Painting & <strong>Dec</strong>orating 71<br />
MJC <strong>Dec</strong>or 69<br />
Paul Tinsley <strong>Dec</strong>orating 66<br />
S & A Painting & <strong>Dec</strong>orating 59<br />
TCA Painting 64<br />
Whites Painting & <strong>Dec</strong>orating 62<br />
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Organyc 35<br />
Pest Control<br />
MW Pest Control 67<br />
Plastering Services<br />
CJ Plastering 56<br />
Lynn’s <strong>Dec</strong>orating & Plastering 61<br />
Plumbing & Heating<br />
Central Heat 71<br />
JRM Plumbing & Gas 54<br />
M Church Plumbing & Heating Ltd 66<br />
MS Waterworks Ltd 61<br />
Phoenix Plumbing & Heating 58<br />
P Taylor (Midlands) Ltd 57<br />
Warm Homes Hub 82<br />
Pubs/Restaurants<br />
Secret Pub Company 22<br />
Removals/Man & Van<br />
ACS Removals 64<br />
Vale Clearances 71<br />
Roofing Services<br />
Barker Roofing 65<br />
NG Roofing Services Ltd 66<br />
On Top Roofing Solutions 83<br />
WR Leivers 60<br />
Solicitors/Legal Services<br />
Corries Solicitors Ltd 42,43<br />
JM Wills and Legal Services 45<br />
Solid Fuel<br />
Fernwood Fuels Ltd 3<br />
Tree Services<br />
Charnwood Trees 65<br />
Jack Glenn Tree & Gardening Services 61<br />
Weedon’s Tree Surgery 57<br />
Veterinary Centres<br />
Scarsdale Vets Ltd 39<br />
Weight Loss Services<br />
Slimming World 33<br />
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A & M Windows 59<br />
Clear and Fresh 56<br />
Clear Glaze 64<br />
East Midlands Windows 5<br />
Fixaglaze 54<br />
KLG Rutland 75
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