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Editor’s Note Happy new year to everyone, This month, we have a lovely vegetarian recipe, (even if you’re not a vegetarian it really is a refreshing change to have something different on the table) hope you enjoy it .

We’re into January - February time, I’m not fond of this time of the year, I personally can’t wait until the flowers start blooming in the garden, however, I do have bulbs coming up already!

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Top tips for boosting your mood With a beginning of a brand new year, in this instalment, I will be sharing some tips to help boost your mood. It is very important, especially with winter dragging on to keep an upbeat state of mind in order to lead a positive lifestyle. Eating healthy foods and exercising are obvious ways to remain fit and healthy, but there are also many other adjustments we can make to improve our mental health and state of mind.

Here are a few mood boosting tips Laugh As adults we often forget to just enjoy ourselves and laugh more. Laughing releases endorphins into our body which increase serotonin levels in our brain, causing us to instantly feel happier. Life doesn’t need to always be taken too seriously!

Practice gratitude It’s important to recognise what we’re grateful for, acknowledge it, and appreciate it. When you wake up in the morning, try and think of a few things that you are grateful for and notice the difference it makes to your mood.

Talk to someone Whether it’s a friend, relative or even a neighbour, knowing you have someone you can turn to, can help to put your mind at ease. Don’t forget to be there for someone else too, as this can brighten your mood just as much as you have the satisfaction of knowing you have helped someone else.

Surround yourself with positive scents and sounds. Sometimes when we feel our mood dipping it is good surround yourself with scents which can uplift your mood.

Lavender can be seen as relaxing, whereas peppermint can help to soothe your overactive mind. This can work just as well with your favourite perfume. Listen to your favourite music and light a candle; you may find yourself feeling great afterwards!

Take deep breaths We don’t often concentrate on our breathing because it’s a natural function, but consciously focusing on your breathing and taking deep breaths can relieve stress and increase relaxation. Simply place one hand on the abdomen and one hand on the lower ribs and take a breath that starts in your abdomen and works its way up your body. Control your breathing by breathing in for 3 to 5 seconds, hold for the same amount of time and exhale the air out through your mouth slowly. Do this for 3 minutes and you will feel the stress melt away.

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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”.

Hello 2017!

Many of us are glad we have ended 2016.

What a year! Is that an understatement?

Maybe. It’s almost as if the world had been put under a huge social experiment.

Donald Trump became the United States of America’s President Elect, we voted to leave the European Union, music legend David Bowie passed away and that’s just to name a few. We have everything crossed that 2017 won’t be so traumatic; nothing can top the year of 2016…we hope not anyway!

That being said, we have to think positively. As a person, what have you achieved? At school, college, university, work or just life in general, you may have done something you have always wanted to do, or achieved something you never thought you would. Or maybe you didn’t do everything you wanted to, but sometimes it is just impossible to tick everything off.

When it comes to New Year’s Resolutions, I’m sure you have made a few. You might want to make a resolution if you’ve eaten your body weight in food. But so what!?

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Christmas pudding. My point is, we are sometimes too ambitious and unrealistic with our New Year’s Resolutions. It’s almost become tradition now to have a list of things you want to achieve by the end of the year, but they are often forgotten by the end of January.

So how do we stick to our New Year’s Resolutions? It has been proven by psychologists that if we do choose to make resolutions, we should make them positive and achievable. For example, instead of saying you want to lose weight, you may say you want to become fitter and healthier. You are much less likely to give up your New Year’s resolution if you feel as though you are actually making progress. Making yourself a plan will help your progress and it won’t feel as though you have a giant mountain to climb. If you aren’t hitting your target, you are more likely to feel negative about it and not continue with your resolution.

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Don’t wait until New Year’s Eve to make your resolution because you need to really think about what you want to achieve. Avoid previous resolutions; are you really going to achieve it if you have tried for the past 3 years? Often, telling your friends and family about your goals will help because they are likely to give support and you will feel as though you can’t back out of whatever you decide to attempt. And finally, don’t worry if you revert to your old habits because this is only natural from time to time but remember to reward yourself if you achieve something positive with your resolution. Remember that if an old habit sneaks back in, it is only a temporary setback and not a reason to give up.

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GTO WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES LTD OF ILKESTON We supply and fit high quality UPVC Conservatories, Windows, Doors, (UPVC or Composite Doors in many colours and designs) Bi-Fold Doors, Soffits & Fascias.

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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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SUFFERING WITH YOUR BACK ACHE? Want to feel taller & more flexible?  Want to learn exercises to reduce your back ache & get back to doing the things you love?  Want to find out how to feel taller & more flexible?  Want to see how to get rid of tension in your neck, shoulders & back?

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COMMUNITY - MAJOR OAK LEAVES LEGACY IN BROXTOWE AN OAK SAPLING, grown from an acorn from the world famous Major Oak tree was recently planted in Stapleford.

Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Graham Harvey joined Norman Lewis MBE, Vice Patron of Sherwood Forest Trust to plant the sapling in Queen Elizabeth II Park, Toton Lane, Stapleford to mark the end of 2016, the Queen’s 90th year.

The sapling was one of a number grown by Mr Lewis, who also has local links with the Friends of Toton Fields community group.

Dr Patrick Candler, Chief Executive of the Trust said: “This is a wonderful way to end 2016 by planting a sapling that comes from a tree more than 1,000 years old. This tree could well be alive in Queen Elizabeth II Park 1,000 years from now. It is also appropriate that Norman Lewis helped to plant the tree as his expert knowledge, care and attention that enabled the sapling to grow from a small acorn’.

Left to right: Borough Councillor Ray Darby, Mayors’ Escort grand-daughter Amy Daykin, Mayor of Broxtowe Councillor Graham Harvey, Mr Norman Lewis MBE, Borough Councillor John McGrath.

The Sherwood Forest Trust also helped with heather seed for heathland restoration projects at the Hemlock Stone, Bramcote Hills Park and Bramcote Ridge and Mr Lewis donated a second tree planted at Hall Om Wong in Kimberley, grown from an acorn from the Parliament Oak, a less well known tree but one with historic importance as it is not only older than the Major Oak, but has a history linking to King John and the Magna Carta.

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MAJOR OAK LEAVES LEGACY IN BROXTOWE voted the UK Tree of the Year. Before it took its current name, it was known as the Queen Oak, making it even more appropriate that it was planted in Queen Elizabeth II Park at this time.

For more information, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3507, email grounds@broxtowe. gov.uk or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/parks.

The Sherwood Forest Trust is the only charity whose sole purpose is the protection, preservation and promotion of Sherwood Forest, an area of 181 square miles that stretches from the City of Nottingham up to the towns of Worksop and Retford.

For further details about the work of the Trust and how they work in partnership to support Sherwood, please contact us on 01623 821490 or visit www.sherwoodforest.org.uk, make a donation or become a ‘Sherwood Supporter’.

Diamond Charity Ball 2017 Join the Mayor for a Sparkling Evening at the Diamond Charity Ball and Civic Night, in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. Details: The Charity Ball will take place at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel on Saturday 8th April 2017 at 7:30pm. Tickets cost just £35.00 to include a three-course dinner and entertainment provided by the fantastic The Beat Roots. There will also be a grand raffle and auction of a Paul Smith handbag.

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Shedding Light on Night Vision Problems It’s no surprise that most people don’t see well in the dark. However, some people have considerable difficulty seeing at night or in poor light.

Night blindness is not a disease in itself, but instead is a symptom of some other type of vision problem. During low light conditions our eyes naturally function differently: we are basically colour blind ,seeing mostly black , white and grey; we have less detailed vision and we see moving objects better than stationary objects.

Some of the eye conditions that can cause night vision difficulty include: Nearsightedness (seeing well up close but not far away) Glaucoma (a disease of the optic nerve connecting the eye to the brain) Medicine for glaucoma that constricts (narrows) the pupil Cataracts (cloudiness of the eye’s naturally clear lens) Diabetes (uncontrolled blood sugar levels) Retinitis pigmentosa (an eye disease that causes blindness) Too little Vitamin A Keratoconus (having a cornea that is very steeply curved) Our view.

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Do you find yourself having trouble moving around your house at night, even with small night lights?

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If you have any concerns about your ability to see in the dark or in dim light, consult with your specialist optometrist right away.

Having a complete eye exam will help identify any condition affecting your vision. Treating night vision difficulties depends solely on its cause . Getting a new prescription for your eyeglasses may be all you need for better vision in low light. In some cases, having cataracts removed can be illuminating as far as your vision is concerned. Your optometrist can explain what is causing your night vision problem and suggest how to brighten your outlook Article by Mr K.Lakhani BSc MCOpTom DipT IP Specialist Optometrist Jaysons Opticians

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Do you know someone with dementia?

Do you support someone living in the community with dementia?

Then Beeston Memory CafĂŠ is just the place for you!

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Have you say on the proposed area covered by the Toton & Chilwell Neighbourhood Plan and the proposed Forum who wish to prepare the plan. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ChetwyndConsultation 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 Knit’n’Stitch’n’Natter - Craft Group Gathering for needlecrafters to share their projects and learn from each other.

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Wollaton Natural History Society- On Wednesday February 15th Dave Hollis will be giving a talk on Shetland Wildlife of the Simmer Dim (Summer Twilight) to the Wollaton Natural History Society. Join us for a wonderful mix of wildlife photographs and video covering birds, seals, wild flowers and stunning landscapes. We meet at St Leonard's Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton (opposite the library) at 7.30pm. Annual subscription is only £13.75p (£1.25p per meeting); visitors are very welcome at £3.50 on the door.

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 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.

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More 2017 dates for your diary 28 January - 12 March: The Wheel of Nottingham returns to the Old Market Square 10 February: Robin Hood Energy Light Night is back for the TENTH Light Night 13 - 17 February: Nottingham half-term, with lots of great activities for everyone 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 29 July: Nottinghamshire Pride 1 - 9 July: Wollaton Arts Festival in Wollaton July - September: Outdoor Theatre at Nottingham Castle, Newstead Abbey and Wollaton Park Early July: Lord Mayor's Parade in Old Market Square/Nottingham Castle

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14 - 18 July: England V South Africa at Trent Bridge 22 July: Splendour Festival at Wollaton Park 1 July - 1 October: Dinosaurs of China Exhibition at Wollaton Hall End July - Early September: Nottingham Beach in Old Market Square 4 - 6 August: Riverside Festival at the Victoria Embankment 26 - 28 August: Great Food and Drink Festival at Newstead Abbey 9 - 10 September: Heritage Open Days at Nottingham Castle and Newstead Abbey (no entry fee) 21 September: One Day International England V West Indies at Trent Bridge 23 September: Great Notts Show in Old Market Square 24 September: Ikano Robin Hood Marathon & Half Marathon 4 - 8 October: Goose Fair at Forest Recreation Ground 8 October: Hockley Hustle Music Festival in Hockley 11 - 14 October: Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival at Nottingham Castle Late October: Robin Hood Pageant at Nottingham Castle 5 November: Bonfire Night celebration at Forest Recreation Ground Mid November - early January: Winter Wonderland in Old Market Square

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Empowerment Circle Tuesday 10 January - Tuesday 4 April 2017 11am to 12.30pm Nottingham Women's Centre 30 Chaucer Street Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG1 5LP Free Empowerment Circle These sessions are most suited to women looking to improve their sense of wellbeing and have a chance to make new friends.

It is advisable that you come to each session as the content will follow on from the last, and it is good to get to know other women. We do understand that it is not always possible to attend every session, but let us know if this is would be the case.

There is no formal assessment, however, if this is your first visit to the centre we will ask you to fill out a quick form.

Organised by: Nottingham women's centre Telephone: 0115 941 1475 E-mail: admin@nottinghamwomenscentre.com We oer a safe, women-only space where women can: - Use or welcome space to relax with other women, meet new friends, breastfeed, or have a quiet moment. - Join in with one of our activities or courses, like: craft club, archery, photography, singing, boxing or yoga. - Access free training and advice, or get help with career choices and towards finding a job. - Get involved with feminism, activism and campaigning. - Browse books in our library. F or up to date information on what’s on visit our website: http://www.nottinghamwomenscentre.com/

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RESOLVING TO SING IN 2017!

Members of a choir are encouraging everyone to make their New Year’s resolution to sing, whatever their ability.

The Tuneless Choir, open to those who “can’t carry a tune in a bucket”, began in West Bridgford in January 2016. It has proved to be very popular, with well over a hundred people attending twice a month. Many other Tuneless Choirs have formed around the country, with one in Beeston due to start up on 11th January.

Founder Nadine Cooper says, “We knew about the benefits of singing before we launched the choir last year. It releases endorphins – the brain’s feel-good chemicals. Singing in a choir has been shown to have an even greater effect – it can reduce anxiety and depression, and increase life satisfaction. Since the launch, new research has shown that singing in a choir helps reduce stress and boost the immune system, which suggests that it can help the body fight serious illnesses such as cancer, alongside conventional treatments of course. People say it takes their minds off the day’s troubles and boost their moods, but mostly that they do it simply because it’s fun.“ Nadine believes that since most serious New Year’s resolutions slip before the first month of the year is out, it makes more sense to resolve to do something enjoyable. “Many people I know had a difficult 2016 personally, and many bizarre and terrible things happened around the world, to the point that one dictionary company recently chose ‘surreal’ as its word of the year. Instead of beating ourselves up about bad habits, we should take the opportunity to do

something uplifting in the New Year. I’ll hit the age of 50 in 2017 and we used to always be singing at school, at church, and round the Guides’ campfire when I was young, and so this is about getting back to that simple pleasure. The leader of the West Bridgford choir, Bernie Bracha, says, “Whatever your ability you can find somewhere to sing, and I’d encourage you to do so. Tuneless Choir is making a difference to people’s lives, and we would love more people to discover the delight of belting out the lyrics to their favourite songs, whether it is with us or with a more conventional choir.” The Tuneless Choir sings popular songs, with ‘Daydream Believer’ by The Monkees topping a recent poll. People aren’t divided into parts, so everyone sings the lead vocals at whatever pitch they can manage. This results in a sound much better than the sum of the individuals, and one which has been compared to a rugby or football crowd.

“Having no fear of judgement really does give our choir members the confidence to ‘sing like no one is listening’, which has become our motto.” adds Bernie.

The Beeston Tuneless Choir will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, with the launch event on Wednesday 11th January from 7.45pm to 9.30pm. This will be held at the Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, NG9 1EH. Places can be booked online at https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/tuneless-choir-beeston-launchtickets-29523848626 First time attendance at either choir costs £10 including registration. It’s then the equivalent of £5 per week for a term, or £7 if you “pay as you go”, including refreshments.

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Health and Well Being Tips for good mental health It is natural to struggle with life's challenges at times but evidence shows there are things you can do to reduce stress and improve good mental health and wellbeing.

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Butternut Squash Dahl - Vegetarian Ingredients 2 small onions groundnut oil 200 g quick-cook yellow split peas 800 g butternut squash 1 dried chilli 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 2 cloves garlic 1 tesapoons turmeric 2 tablespoons creamed coconut 10 curry leaves 1 fresh red chilli 2 teaspoons mustard seeds Method Peel, finely chop and add the onions to a pan over a medium heat with a splash of oil. Sweat it down for 10 minutes.

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Do we really need HS2 or is it a very expensive project we could do without?

Read on to discover the real facts behind the headlines by John Slater.

Most people have heard about HS2, some may even know quite a lot of the detail.

However, how many fully understand the full implications this will bring in reality.

The impact on our community, and the effect it will have on all of us would be long lasting. Even those who do not live near the proposed HS2 route will be affected one way or another.

The effects in our local areas In Trowell and Long Eaton, action groups have been set up to protest against HS2, with the objective of stopping it altogether. The reason we feel so strongly about this is not just because of the adverse effects on our local towns and villages, but is more about the huge amount of money that will be required to build it. The Department for Transport has approved this plan with no real justification for it in the first place, as I will explain shortly.

So how much will HS2 cost?

The budget for HS2 has risen from £32 billion in 2010, to £56 billion in 2015, and this year the National Audit Office has put the figure at £63 billion. To many people those figures don’t mean a lot, because they are difficult to imagine in a practical way. Let’s just say that if you spent a million pounds every day, £63 billion would last for 175 years!! It is a HUGE amount of money.

What if the HS2 doesn’t come near my area?

If you think you won’t be affected by HS2 just think on a few probable situations: 1.The construction phase will take several years, whilst bridges, viaducts, cuttings and tunnels arte built. The works will cross several main roads. That will create traffic disruption and congestion on a scale we’ve not seen in the past. Your journey by car will be seriously lengthened, for a number of years.

2. If you travel by train on the existing rail services, these are likely to be affected if HS2 goes ahead. The loss of revenue to those existing rail networks will force their prices up whilst cutting some of their services. A double whammy.

3. The funding for this is being met by the taxpayer, and with amount of capital required that tax will have to come from somewhere, so other services are sure to be affected. The NHS, the emergency services, new housing, and social services, all need extra funding. The priority though seems to be building a railway that we don’t really need.

The wider picture The Government’s justification for needing HS2 has changed numerous times over the last few years, showing that it was ill conceived and not considered properly from the start. It would appear that the decision to go ahead was made before any justification was considered at all.The case for HS2 has been made using a series of myths and fanciful statistics.

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1.The first myth was that other countries had implemented high speed rail networks and we were falling behind. The fact is, in Europe every country that has invested in high speed rail, is losing money on it and failing to achieve the promised economic benefits. Our existing network is capable of being upgraded without any need for the totally separate HS2 lines.

2. Next was the notion that HS2 would provide an alternative to air travel, thereby making a case that the extra runway at Heathrow would not be needed. We now know that this runway has been approved, yet the case for HS2 remains unchanged.

3. Perhaps the weirdest case for HS2 was that it would save travelling time. Maybe so for a privileged few travelling from London, but here in the East Midlands, no stations at Derby, Nottingham or Leicester, this means it’s more likely journey times will be slower if anything.

4. Next, the government claim that HS2 is essential to increase capacity and reduce overcrowding. This again shows the lack of any study of the facts. Most overcrowding is on local and regional services. Because HS2 is a national link to major cities, the extra capacity would be put where it is least needed.

5. Finally, we have the old chestnut of the promise of more jobs and economic regeneration. What does that really mean. I remember hearing the 74000 jobs be bandied about. The way jobs are calculated is in terms of job years. So for example if 500 construction workers are needed for 10 years, that’s 5000 job years right?

Of course 5000 jobs sounds a lot better though doesn’t it?

Conclusion As I said at the start, our main objection to this project is the huge amount of money required for something we don’t really need. Money that would serve far more deserving cases much better. The government have commissioned studies to assess the effects of HS2. The studies have warned against several pitfalls, but the government has chosen to carry on regardless.

I hope to submit another article in the near future, to explain how we are progressing with the action groups and report any new developments.If you would like to comment on any of the issues you can do so at the links below, it would be great to hear your thoughts. We are also building a website, which should be ready very soon.

Facebook www.stophs2trowell.org or http://www.stophs2erewash Email: stophs2trowell@googlegroups.com Acknowledgement: Thanks to StopHS2.org An abundant source of useful information.

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Things to do in Sherwood Forest The legendary stomping-ground of Robin Hood, this 450 acre country park is now part of the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve and home to afascinating eco-system. The forest has 900 veteran oak trees including England's Tree of the Year 2014, The Major Oak. Admission to the park is free. £3 car parking charge (free on certain dates – check calendar), £5 car parking charge for special events including the Robin Hood Festival. Car parks open 10am to 4.30pm - dogs welcome Open every day, 10am to 4pm (weekdays) and 5pm (weekends and Bank Holidays) home to the annual Robin Hood Festival .

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Bird Box Making - Tuesday 14 February 2017 - 11am to 2pm Sherwood Forest Country Park £5.00 National Nest Box Week runs from 14 to 21 February so why not join the Sherwood Volunteers and Rangers on this brid box making session. All materials and tools will be provided. Booking details We advise you to book in advance. To book this event please contact the venue on 01623 823 202 Bird Feeders - Saturday 18 February 2017 11am to 12 noon - Sherwood Forest Country Park - £2.50 Come along for this one hour session; making a selection of bird feeders and ideas to take away to help the birds in your garden. Bring a bag to take your feeders home!

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Winter Tree ID - Saturday 25 February 2017 10.30am to 12 noon Sherwood Forest Country Park £3.00 (concessionary: £1.50 Children ) Do you get oak mixed up with ash or wonder what the difference is between sweet chestnut and horse chestnut? Then come along on this walk to learn techniques of identification and the uses of different types of wood. Booking details - We advise you to book in advance.

To book this event please contact the venue on 01623 823 202 Tree Felling Workshop - Sunday 5 March 2017 10am to 3.30pm Sherwood Forest Country Park £30.00 - Ever wondered how to fell a tree safely? Ever wondered what to do when you’ve felled it off ? Well why not come along to our basic tree felling course, where the experienced staff will take you through the stages of felling and processing a tree, you even get to take your tree home as processed fire wood. Jacket potato for lunch included in the price.

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To book this event please contact the venue on 01623 823 202 Coppicing Workshop -Sunday 5 February 2017 10.30am to 2pm -Sherwood Forest Country Park £25.00Join Ranger Graeme Turner to learn the skill of coppicing and understand its history and importance in the woodland. Due to the sharpness of the tools used, this course is open to responsible adults only. Suitable for - Adult event only. Booking detailsAdvance booking is essential. To book this event please contact the venue on 01623823 202 On a trip to Sherwood Forest - Facilities - Events Access for all Follow the waymarked trails amongst the leafy glades, spot birds including nightjars, woodlarks, hawfinches, marsh and willow tits Marvel in the shadow of the historic Major Oak. browse the Visitor Centre shops or relax with a coffee in the Forest Table Restaurant.

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Long Eaton Operatic Society Youth Group Following on from their highly successful production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat Jr, LEOS Youth Group are proud to present Annie Jr from 16th/18th February 2017 at the Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton.

Annie Jr is a Broadway musical based upon the popular comic strip ‘Little Orphan Annie’. It tells of a young girl who rises from rags to riches simply by charming everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. The songs "Tomorrow" and "It's a Hard Knock Life" are among its most popular musical numbers in the show. With plenty of parts and rousing choruses there are lots of opportunities for all the youngsters to showcase their talents. So, if you have an opportunity to come and see Annie Jr, everyone would be delighted to see you there. Tickets are on sale now priced £8 & £7 (concessions Saturday Matinee only) and are available from: • • •

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

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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.

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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.

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