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GRAPEVINE NG9

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Issue 102

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Editor’s Note This month we have a competion for one lucky reader to win two tickets to see Howard Jones in Concert in Newark.

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Local teen Emma Snow writes about various topics and events each month in the Grapevine. “A voice for the young people in our Community”.

We can’t ignore it any longer.

It’s happening right now. There’s only one way we are going. A silent global crisis. Yes, I’m talking about climate change.

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This is our planet after all and we have a duty to look after it. You’ll see the occasional article emerge about climate change, explaining how certain things are being done by governments across the world or a new agreement has been made. It’s all well and good to have these agreements, but are they actually working?

You’re probably also confused as to whether the planet is getting warmer or cooler as a whole. The simple answer; we don’t know. There are two scenarios and either way, our planet will be affected. But without going into too much geography or science, we can’t just continue as normal. If you don’t believe that climate change is actually happening, then you need to look at the evidence. It is clear. Since the 1970s, temperatures have risen by about one

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degree. This doesn’t sound much, but in the scheme of things, this is very significant. Further warming is going to happen over the next few decades yet scientists are unsure whether this is due to natural or man-made causes.

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You’ve probably realised that we have had fewer ‘traditional’ white Christmases, with wet winters becoming the norm. There is also the threat of global sea level rise, putting homes in low lying areas at risk. The current government estimates suggest about 333,000 properties are currently under threat of flooding and climate change could increase this to between 630,000 and 1.2 million by 2080. Not only that, but the UK could face threats to its water security and supply; and that is before considering increasing

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populations and rising water demand.

This sounds a long time away; but think of the repercussions for our future generations. Our actions have an impact on them. How is that fair? Although none of the predictions are certain and assessing the effects is difficult, there are some things we can do to mitigate the consequences of climate change.

After all, every little helps. Things such as insulating your home, replacing incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs will help reduce energy consumption and save you money too. Buying food and other products with reusable or recyclable packaging instead of non-recyclable packaging is another way of reducing our carbon footprint.

But there is still some hope. Science and geology shows us that the Earth has fluctuated between periods of ice ages and warmer interglacial periods and it has been suggested that we are well overdue for another ice age, which would be catastrophic for the northern hemisphere. Perhaps our actions have slowed the onset of the next ice age which gives us time to better understand the impacts of human activity on the climate and possibly maintain some sort of equilibrium, where global temperatures continue at favourable levels. But until we gain that understanding it is, on balance, probably better to assume that current levels of fossil fuel consumption need to be reduced. We can all play a part in this.

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Silver Surfers in Bramcote Meets every Thursday afternoon 1 to 3pm at St Michael’s Church Centre, Church Street, Bramcote NG9 3HD. If you are an older adult and you’d like to learn how to use, or make more use of your laptop, tablet or mobile phone; Silver Surfers could be just the place for you.

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WANT TO REDUCE YOUR BACK PAIN? Want to feel calmer & more relaxed?  Want to learn exercises to reduce your back pain?  Want to find out how to feel calmer & more relaxed?  Want to see how to get fitter and stronger?

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Chilwell Community Centre Inham Road, Chilwell, NG9 4HX

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GRAPEVINE COMPETITION TO WIN TWO TICKETS

For An Evening with HOWARD JONES (The Songs, The Piano & The Stories) coming to NEWARK – Palace Theatre on Sunday 19th March 2017!

It was in 1983 that Howard Jones first burst upon the contemporary music scene with his very English songwriting, pioneering synthesizers and thought provoking lyrics. He set out his manifesto in his very first single ‘ New Song’. The lyrics called on the listener to challenge their preconceived ideas, to see both sides and ‘throw off your mental chains’. New Song was recently used in a pivotal scene in ‘Breaking Bad’ where Aaron Paul’s character Jessie Pinkman questions if he wants to ‘play by the rules’. New Song peaked at number 3 in the UK singles charts.

Along with ‘New Song’, The first two albums, ‘Humans Lib’ and ‘Dream into Action’, brought Howard a host of hits including ‘Things Can Only Get Better’, ‘What is Love?’, ‘Pearl In The Shell’, ‘Like to Get To know You Well’, ‘Hide And Seek’ (performed at Live Aid), ‘Look Mama’ and ‘No One Is To Blame’, which reached No.1 in the US. Howard has sold over 8 million albums across the globe and is one of a select group of British artists who have comprehensively ‘broken America’.

Howard Jones solo shows are an intimate trip through Howard's 30 year music career. Many of his best known songs were composed on his favourite instrument; the piano. Howard shares behind the scenes stories and reveals the inspiration behind the songs in these rare acoustic shows.

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HOWARD JONES MARCH 2017 (with special guest Rachael Sage) UK Tour Dates are:

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Health and Wellbeing Early Cancer Diagnosis Could Save Your Life.

The latest Be Clear On Cancer campaign hopes to raise awareness about certain abdominal symptoms or “tummy troubles” that could be signs of cancer.

Public Health England has launched a regional pilot across the Midlands to make people aware that certain abdominal symptoms such as diarrhoea, bloating and discomfort in the tummy area, which have lasted for three weeks or more, could be a sign of cancer.

The campaign is encouraging people with symptoms to see their doctor and not to ignore the warning signs.

In the East Midlands more than 25,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year and nearly 12,000 die of the disease.

Around nine out of 10 cases of cancer are diagnosed in people aged 50 and over and the earlier it is diagnosed, the greater the chances of survival.

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go to the GP if they had experienced discomfort in the tummy area for over three weeks.

Coun Joyce Bosnjak, Chairman of Public Health Nottinghamshire, said: “If you have concerns about bloating or discomfort in the tummy area that have lasted for more than three weeks then you need to see your doctor. Don’t be worried that you might be wasting the GP’s time, finding cancer early saves lives.

“While it may be nothing to worry about, it is always better to get it checked out.”

New cancer diagnoses in Nottinghamshire in 2014** include: Colorectal cancer – 316 men, 251 women Uterus – 159 women Pancreas – 64 men, 75 women Ovary – 92 women These four cancers account for 957 new diagnoses in 2014, 200 more than breast cancer and almost 300 more than prostrate diagnoses.

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Do you know someone with dementia?

Do you support someone living in the community with dementia?

Then Beeston Memory Café is just the place for you!

The Memory Café is a safe, friendly venue where anyone living in the community with dementia and those supporting them can meet.

Cafe sessions include social activities, information and a chance to meet and get to know new people.

The Cafe meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm Venue: Middle Street Centre, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 2AR For more information about attending the Cafe or volunteering, please contact us: Telephone: 07960398700 or email: beestonmemorycafe1@btinternet.com.

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Bramcote Hills Park Community Cafe CIC are a residents company raising funds to build a community cafe in Bramcote Park through crowd funding They're aiming to raise ÂŁ10,000 by 12th April 2017 Article from their crowdfunding page.

Bramcote Park on the edge of Nottingham is a really popular Green Flag park. It attracts hundreds of visitors every week but has no catering or toilet facilities. The council has agreed to let a residents group build and run a cafe in the park, and we now need to raise the money. This first appeal is for money to fund the architects to design the project.

The cafe will be built to the highest environmental standards, utilising the latest technology to minimise the carbon footprint of the build. It will be run as a community interest company and so all the profits we make will be ploughed back into the community. The community interest company that we have set up already has more than sixty members, all local residents.

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Fundraiser for the Building of the New Bramcote Hills Park Community Cafe 3 Course Dinner on 22 April 2017. 7.00pm for 7.30pm £25.00 per person at St Michael’s Church Centre, Church Street, Bramcote For tickets, please contact 0787 060 0825

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Children’s Choice Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle Caution—this book is hilarious. We were all hysterical about the creative and spectacular ways that Pod tries to keep his bottom warm… of course anything that mentions pants and has a bare bottom picture is always a surefire hit, but this is beautifully illustrated and lovingly crafted with excellent variety and descriptive language.

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More 2017 dates for your diary 28 January - 12 March: The Wheel of Nottingham returns to the Old Market Square 17 March: St Patrick's Day celebration in Old Market Square 24 - 25 March: Nottingham in Fashion at Nottingham Council House 31 March: 17 April: Nottingham schools Easter holidays 23 April: St George's Day celebration in Old Market Square 1 May: 1940s Knees Up at Nottingham Castle 27 - 29 May: Great Food and Drink Festival at Nottingham Castle 28 May: Dot to Dot Festival 4 June: Autokarna at Wollaton Park 10 - 18 June: Aegon Open at Nottingham Tennis Centre 24 - 25 June: Cycle Live at the Victoria Embankment

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LIBERTY LEISURE WIN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SPORTS AWARD Liberty Leisure are celebrating after winning Sporting Project of the Year at the Nottinghamshire Sports Awards for their ‘Broxtowe Girls Can’ campaign.

Liberty Leisure’s Get Active Team picked up the award at the event on Wednesday 1st February from their campaign to inspire women across the Borough to get active.

The campaign launched on International Women’s Day 2016 and thanks to funding through Sport Nottinghamshire’s Innovation Fund, consisted of a ten week programme of activities for women aged sixteen and over which was fully booked in just a few days.

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East Midlands Flower Show is back - 1 & 2 July East Midlands Flower Show 2017 Following the success of the first East Midlands Flower Show at Newstead Abbey last year, the second one will be taking place in the beautiful abbey grounds on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July. With show gardens, expert talks, stalls, local food and drink and much more, it promises to be even better than last year. Tickets are on sale now but children under 16 will be admitted free.

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Ben & Holly‛s Little Kingdom. Sat 1 - Sun 2 April- Theatre Royal, Nottingham.

From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan.

Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure.

Ben and Holly have fun and games helping Gaston the Ladybird clean up his messy cave, they go on a trip into The Big World with tooth-fairy Nanny Plum, even plan a surprise birthday party for King Thistle, and oops, let’s hope there’s not another jelly flood! Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family!

Please call the Box Office on 0115 989 5555 for further information and to book.

Fermanagh Leads the 2017 Parade - St Patricks Day Festival.

Friday 17th March sees the 18th Festival and Parade for the celebration of St Patrick in Nottingham, the first having been in the Centenary year 2000. As always the main celebration will take place on St. Patrick’s Day itself but there will be events all week. This year we will be twinning with County Fermanagh.

County Fermanagh is one of the thirty-two counties of Ireland and one of the six counties of Northern Ireland.

Fermanagh is within the historic province of Ulster.

Representing County Fermanagh here in Nottingham as joint Chief Marshalls in the 2017 18th Nottingham St Patricks Day Festival and Parade are Eileen Dowling from Derrygonnelly and Siobhan Begley from Ederney in County Fermanagh. We greet and welcome everyone who comes here today to celebrate St Patrick’s Day but especially the many who come to represent County Fermanagh .

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Dragon Boat Challenge at Riverside Festival Entries are now being invited for the ninth Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge in aid of Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.

The 2017 Dragon Boat Challenge will take place on Sunday 6 August as part of the annual Riverside Festival and is one of the largest and most eagerly anticipated team events in the region.

Up to 50 crews from all over the East Midlands are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course. No previous experience is required to take part in the dragon boat racing, just plenty of team spirit. The dragon boats, qualified helms and all racing equipment are provided and each crew is guaranteed a minimum of three races, so get your team together and sign up on this website: www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk.

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If you have a friend or family member that requires extra support to live in their home while still maintaining their independence then Broxtowe Borough Council can help through our Assistive Living Lifeline service. To find out more information, please visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/15615 Stray dogs can you help? - http://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/straydogs Vale Community Association-We are a Charity that runs the Vale Community Centre, which is owned by Nottingham City Council at the top end of Wollaton Vale near the 30 bus Terminus. We need volunteers to help us run and manage the centre alongside two part time staff employed by us. Our long term Chair is standing down in April after many years’ service. We are therefore looking for local people to take on the Trustee roles of Chair, Secretary and Centre Manager. If anyone is interested in please contact us on 01159281603 or by email on thevalecommunitycentre@gmail.com.

“Drop In for Coffee” and Information Day on Saturday 18th March at the Catholic Church Hall on Foster Avenue at Beeston from 10am until 12 noon.

There is nowhere for people with Parkinson’s to meet and get support on this side of Nottingham at the moment, so we are hoping to attract those of working age to come along and find out more about their condition and how to manage it. We will be running the cafe every month throughout 2017.

Information Day and Cafe , Catholic Church Hall, Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AE Informal gathering for people with Parkinson’s (There will be cake too!)

Any age, any stage – all welcome For more information, contact 07851651988.

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A message from Cllr.John Mcgrath Hi everyone, Just a brief line to give you a few updates on things going on in Stapleford. There was a huge disappointment on Wednesday 10th January, when Broxtowe Borough planning committee voted not to release the 10 houses clause to the Aldi planning application. I personally think that both officers and committee members who voted against it were ill informed and did not think it out properly. Two petitions were handed in, for it which some members chose to ignore. This means we will now have 2 large areas of waste ground on Nottingham Road, Moults wood yard and Carr Fastner looking like an eyesore on the gateway to the town. Eastwood has Morrisons, Kimberley has Sainsburys and Beeston has Tesco and Sainsburys. Perhaps what many folk of Stapleford have told me, Stapleford is always last on the list for anything beneficial to the people, I am starting to believe it.

On the plus side though, I welcome Poundstretchers I hope it brings more good folk into the town and does not have an effect on our other 2 discount shops. That is why I am so disappointed about Aldi, because I believe it would have brought foot fall into the town.

The Post Office tell me that a number of shops in Stapleford have applied to run the Post Office. Whoever the Post Office select, I wish them every success.

Finally, after many years of heartache for the residents of Brookhill Street, it looks like consultation will start to look at restricted speed areas.

PS please don't forget to resurface it County Council.

Anyway enough politics.

Yours Cllr. John McGrath - Maggie

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East Midlands Flower Show is back - 1 & 2 July East Midlands Flower Show 2017 Following the success of the first East Midlands Flower Show at Newstead Abbey last year, the second one will be taking place in the beautiful abbey grounds on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July. With show gardens, expert talks, stalls, local food and drink and much more, it promises to be even better than last year. Tickets are on sale now but children under 16 will be admitted free.

There are some still some stalls available to exhibitors. Find out more on this website. www.newsteadabbey.org.uk Tickets on sale for Lesley Garrett on 23 July Tickets are on sale for popular opera singer Lesley Garrett, who will star in ‘Magic of the Opera’ at Wollaton Park on Sunday 23 July – the day after Splendour making a whole weekend of music for all tastes in this beautiful setting.

The show will also feature the English National Philharmonic Orchestra and principal singers from the Royal Opera House and English National Opera.

‘Magic of the Opera’ is a show for all the family and will feature all the best ‘bits’ from all the popular operas, including many that that everybody knows but probably don’t realise are opera, including the Toreador song from Carmen, Mozart’s Marriage Of Figaro, Time To Say Goodbye, Verdi’s Anvil Chorus, the Pearl Fishers duet and Nessun Dorma.

There are some great deals on family and group tickets, so get yours from the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Box Office.

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If you have a friend or family member that requires extra support to live in their home while still maintaining their independence then Broxtowe Borough Council can help through our Assistive Living Lifeline service. To find out more information, please visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/15615 Stray dogs can you help? - http://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/straydogs Vale Community Association-We are a Charity that runs the Vale Community Centre, which is owned by Nottingham City Council at the top end of Wollaton Vale near the 30 bus Terminus. We need volunteers to help us run and manage the centre alongside two part time staff employed by us. Our long term Chair is standing down in April after many years’ service. We are therefore looking for local people to take on the Trustee roles of Chair, Secretary and Centre Manager. If anyone is interested in please contact us on 01159281603 or by email on thevalecommunitycentre@gmail.com.

“Drop In for Coffee” and Information Day on Saturday 18th March at the Catholic Church Hall on Foster Avenue at Beeston from 10am until 12 noon.

There is nowhere for people with Parkinson’s to meet and get support on this side of Nottingham at the moment, so we are hoping to attract those of working age to come along and find out more about their condition and how to manage it. We will be running the cafe every month throughout 2017.

Information Day and Cafe , Catholic Church Hall, Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AE Informal gathering for people with Parkinson’s (There will be cake too!)

Any age, any stage – all welcome For more information, contact 07851651988.

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Wollaton Natural History Society- Wednesday March 15th get Close to Nature with a talk for the Wollaton Natural History Society by Stephen Williams who will share his award-winning photographs taken on his visits to nature reserves around the UK.We meet at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton (opposite the library) at 7.30pm. Special offer 30% off annual subscription this month; visitors are very welcome at £3.50 on the door.For more information on our 2017 programme visit our website at www.spanglefish.com/Wollaton Natural History Wollaton Historical and Conservation Wednesday 22nd March “The Motor Car and the Country House” by Pete Smith. Starts 7.30pm at St Leonard’s Community Centre. Free for members, £2 visitors. Free refreshments after the talk. Pete Smith will tell us the story of this important period in history, having been commissioned by English Heritage to undertake research to identify ways in which the ownership and development of the motor car affected life in the English country house in the early 20th century. His talk is accompanied by some amazing images.

Contact: Angela Gilbert 0115 9283414 or visit website www.Spanglefish.com/ WollatonHistorical Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum The museum will open for the BBC Radio Nottingham Big Day Out on Sunday 30th April 2.00-4.30pm and the formal opening is on Sunday 14th May. The major display theme for 2017 will be “How Wollaton Evolved from Medieval Hamlet to 21st century City Suburb”.

Contact: Angela Gilbert 0115 9283414 or visit website www.Spanglefish.com/ WollatonHistorical Bramcote Village - St Michael‛s Little Angels on a Thursday morning, the time was previously 9.45-11.45. We have now changed it to 9.30-11.30pm, and the price is £1.50 per family which includes free tea/coffee, toast and a drink/snack for the children.

Dinosaurs of China - get tickets now!

Dinosaurs of China is a one-time only world exclusive exhibition of dinosaurs coming to Europe for the first time.Wollaton Hall will host the main exhibition, with a complementary exhibition at Lakeside Arts, running from 1 July – 29 October 2017.

Featuring fossils and specimens never before seen outside of Asia, Dinosaurs of China will bring to life the story of how dinosaurs evolved into the birds that live alongside us today. www.dinosaursofchina.co.uk/tickets/

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FASHION SHOW & SALE OFFERS HIGH STREET BARGAINS A FASHION SHOW & SALE will offer high street brands for less next month, with clothes from top brands including Next, River Island, Monsoon, Wallis and Topshop.

As well as well-known high street brands, there will also be items from French and Italian designers on offer at the event, at The Temple Centre, Nuthall on Thursday 30th March at 7.00pm.

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Leaving London at 5 pm to retuning back to Stapleford.

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Services for domestic abuse victims gets £20m funding boost 76 projects across the country will get funding to support domestic violence victims including £100k for Nottingham.

Projects across the country are to receive a share of £20m to support victims of domestic abuse, creating more than 2,200 new bed spaces in refuges.

The funding will be shared by 76 projects that have committed to working across local authority boundaries and with other partners to improve domestic violence services.

Communities secretary Sajid Javid said: ‘Domestic abuse is a devastating crime that all too often remains hidden. That’s why we’re determined that no victim will be turned away from the help they need, at the time they need it.

‘This significant investment shows our clear commitment to supporting and strengthening a resilient network of refuge services across the country, with further specialist support to help victims go on to rebuild their lives.’

As well as providing safe accommodation, the funding will also be used to provide further access to education, employment and life skills training.

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Stapleford & District

Are you retired or work part-time? Do you want to share fun, friendship and informal learning in a vibrant, enjoyable and varied way?

Then why not come along to find out what the U3A is about and join in our activities which include monthly meetings, speakers and a wide range of Interest Groups.

Our monthly meeting is held on the1st Wednesday of each month, 2.00-4.00 pm at Stapleford Methodist Church, Eatons Road, NG9 7EA. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends - so come along to It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends - so come along our free Interest Groups Fair meeting on 2 March and give it a to our free Interest meeting on 5th July 2017 try andGroups see whatFair we have to offer! and give it a try and see what we have to offer!

SAY IT WITH BELLS Do you have an upcoming special occasion, anniversary, birthday, engagement, birth or christening?

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Ceilidh Friday 17th March 7pm-10.30pm Attenborough Village Hall Dancing to Fiddle Factor Tickets £5, under 16’s £3

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Useful Numbers and Information Broxtowe Women’s Project Support For support & information about domestic violence phone: Broxtowe Women's Project 01773 719111 - Mon-Fri 10am-1pm (except bank holidays). Confidential answerphone when we are unavailable.

Women's Aid Integrated Services- Freephone 24 hour Helpline 0808 800 0340 National Domestic Violence- Freephone 24 hour Helpline- 0808 2000 247 Run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge Men’s Adviceline - for support and confidential advice for men experiencing domestic abuse and violence 0808 801 0327. www.mensadviceline.org.uk Action on Elder Abuse 080 8808 8141 CALL for confidential help AND advice on all aspects elder abuse Safeguarding adults- Reporting abuse If you see or know of a worrying situation, please don’t ignore it.Call us on 0300 500 80 80 as soon as possible to discuss your concerns. You can report abuse anonymously.

Abuse can happen anywhere - in a residential or nursing home, a hospital, in the workplace, at a day centre or educational establishment, in supported housing, in the street or in the person’s own home.In an emergency, please call 999 in the first instance.

SOB -Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide -National Helpline 0300 111 5065. 9am to 9pm every day.Ilkeston (support group) Location: Ilkeston.Meeting day: 4th Thursday of every monthPhone: Eric on 0115 944 1117 (9am - 5pm) Canaan Trust - Homelessness- Long Eaton.Tell us about a rough sleeper.

If you see and are concerned about someone who is rough sleeping, please tell us. Please help us by providing as much information as possible. 0115 946 4903.

Email us if you wish to discuss a rough sleeper – office@canaan-trust.co.uk Citizens Advice- Debt & Money Problems, Housing , Law,& Rights , Discrimination.,Work, Health. etc.,www.citizensadvice.org.uk Internet Safety- Visit theUK Safer Internet Centre, where you can find e-safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe on the internet. www.saferinternet.org.uk- Tel: 0844 381 4772.

Disability Nottinghamshire- need to talk to someone .Call us for independent, impartial and confidential advice on any aspect of disability or caring. Tel:01623625891.

Nottingham Lesbian & Gay Switchboard. Tel: 0115 9348485 Mondays to Fridays from 7pm to 9.15pm. You can leave an answerphone message at other times. Or e-mail at nottinghamswitchboard@gmail.com

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DROP IN LEGAL SURGERY FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE FREE DROP IN LEGAL SURGERIES will be on offer for women who live in North Broxtowe and Stapleford, to access free legal information and advice in cases of domestic violence and abuse.

Thanks to a partnership between Broxtowe Women’s Project and Nelsons Solicitors, family law specialist’s sessions will take place every other Wednesday starting on 4th May from 9.30am – 2.30pm.

The sessions will offer: A private, safe space to talk through their concerns A chance to find out more about the legal options available to them An opportunity to obtain free legal advice in an emergency situation, in the time of a crisis Free impartial legal advice on a range of civil matters Many of the women who Broxtowe Women’s Project supports have a number of complex issues. This might mean they find it easier to remain in an abusive relationship. The sessions aim to make legal advice and support more accessible and to encourage them to move forward in their lives.

The project is funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Priority Plus areas.

For more information please contact Broxtowe Women’s Project on 01773 718 555 or visit www.broxtowewomensproject.org.uk Any women experiencing domestic abuse can call the Helpline Monday – Friday between 10.00am and 1.00pm on 01773 719111 or the 24 hour National Helpline on 0808 2000 247.

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Broxtowe Women’s Project website The project challenges domestic violence and abuse by increasing society's awareness of violent and abusive behaviour and offers support to all women experiencing domestic violence in the Broxtowe borough.

Tel: 01773 719111 Midlands Women’s Aid website A registered charity, based in Nottinghamshire, that has given refuge, advice and support to thousands of women and children since 1976.

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Tel: 01159 257647 How We Can Help- We are a registered charity that has given refuge and support to thousands of women since 1976.

There is always someone ready to talk to you with practical advice and support day and night on: Nottingham (0115) 925 7647 Admissions can be made to the refuge at any time. If we are unable to admit you we can always suggest other agencies to contact. Our refuge is a pleasant and secure home where women and children can be helped to cope and recover from the trauma of family breakdown associated with violence or abuse.

We can accept up to seven families at any time. Each family has a private family room and the refuge is never overcrowded. Midlands Women’s Aid workers will not tell you what decisions to make or what to do with your life. Instead our workers will: support you and work with you to help you feel in control of your own life and your own decisions we have a lot of experience and information which we will use to help you find the right path for you if we can’t answer all of your questions or provide you with all the help and support you need, then we will know other agencies that can. Living in a violent relationship destroys confidence and self respect.

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