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Celebrating 5 years in business with the creation of 80 new jobs A local company based in Nottingham, who specialise in at-home care for older people, has announced plans to expand its team by creating 80 more jobs in 2015, due to unprecedented demand for their services in the local area. The latest figures from Age UK report that there are now more pensioners than under 16’s living in the UK. With statistics like these, it’s no wonder that a business specialising in providing a tailor made service to older people, is in such high demand Primo Sule of Home Instead Senior Care in Nottingham said, “Social care is going through a significant period of change and growth. This is leading to a broader range of improved job opportunities in the sector.”

Primo continued, “I feel we have become a well-established business in the area after being based here for 5 years now. I’m extremely proud of our reputation in the local community, which has allowed us to support and provide care to over 400 clients and employ over 70 people.

“Although our CAREGivers come from a hugely varied background, the one thing they have in common is that they all have a real passion for helping others and caring for people in our local community.

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We have just recently celebrated some of our CAREGivers who have been part of our team between 1 and 4 years- each member of our team is valued here, and we are a dedicated team of professionals.

“At Home Instead, we provide all the necessary training so professional experience is not essential. Whether you are 19 or 99, if you are a caring and compassionate person and would like to find out more, then we want to hear from you!”

If you would like more information, please call Home Instead Nottingham on: 0115 9226116 or visit: http://www.homeinstead.co.uk/ nottingham.

Photo (L-R): Caregivers who have received certificates to celebrate their length of service Rukhsana Ghani, Maria Dickinson, Marie Fisher, Patricia Giles, Tammy Lees and Olga Queenan

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Home.

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Personal Budgets, Direct Payments or Private Funding arrangements

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Services include: • Companionship • Light housekeeping • Local transportation and errands • Meal preparation • Respite Support • Convalescence support

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Wollaton Cricket Club will be running its fourth annual beer festival, at the Wollaton Sports Association Ground, from the evening of Thursday 21st May, right through to and including Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2015.

Back and bigger than ever, the festival will offer drinkers, both light and heavy, a choice of over 30 high-quality ales, ciders and perries from a wide range of the country’s best breweries, plus some interesting imported bottled lagers.

Prices will begin at the knock-down cost of £2.50 a pint, and at £1.30 a half, with the bar open from 6.00pm until 11.00pm on the Thursday, 1211pm Friday- Sunday, and 12-6pm Monday.

“There will be a wide range of ales available to suit each person’s taste and we want to urge the local community and beer drinkers from afar to join us for five days of fun-filled supping.”

There is no entry fee required, but donations and sponsorship in exchange for free advertising and alcohol can be arranged by contacting adamliv1@hotmail.com.

The WSA Ground is located on Wollaton Road, NG8 2AN, and is only a two-minute walk away from the NCT 30 and Trent Barton Rainbow 2 bus stops.

There is outdoor seating available, from where you will be able to enjoy yourbeverage while watching the weekend’s cricket at one of the most picturesque village grounds in the county.

Adam Davies, WCC captain said: “The festival has been a huge success previously and we are delighted that, once again, Nottingham Brewery are helping us deliver what we are sure will be another fantastic weekend.

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About Castle Bedrooms We are the East Midlands’ leading, bespoke fitted bedroom specialist, as well as providing home office and kitchen refits. We are a family business providing a stunning range of high quality fitted bedroom furniture and sliding wardrobe doors for customers in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Coalville, Ashby De La Zouche, Chesterfield and Mansfield. Every item of furniture is designed, installed and fitted according to your personal requirements.

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Can you help a child with reading and communication?

Literacy Volunteers are looking to recruit Volunteers to help children to enjoy reading and communicating. Volunteers help in local primary schools with children who are finding reading difficult. They do not teach reading. Instead they talk, read and play games with children to give them confidence and help them enjoy reading and communicating. Volunteers go to a school on the same morning or afternoon each week, help selected children on an individual basis for an agreed length of time each session (usually half an hour) and talk, read, play games, draw and write with the children in a suitable place away from the classroom. Volunteers also enjoy their time with the children and make sure each child enjoys each session too. Volunteers do not need any formal qualifications. Training and ongoing support is provided and consists of: an initial training course, vetting including an Enhanced Disclosure obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service, ongoing training sessions, meetings with other Volunteers and visits to schools by Area Co-ordinators.Should you be interested in finding out more or joining this scheme please contact Literacy Volunteers direct on 0115 876 5474 or email contact@literacyvolunteers.org.uk .

The next meeting of the Sandiacre History Group will take place on Thursday 18th June 2015 the Sandiacre Methodist Church Hall in Butt Street at 7.30pm.

There will be an illustrated talk by Nigel Lowey entitled The History and Regeneration of St. Pancras Station There is a £2 admission charge for visitors, who are most welcome.

Sandiacre History Group meets six times per year and the annual membership is £7 per person or £11 for two people living at the same address.

For more information please contact Mrs Sheila Hickingbotham on 0115 939 8057.

Playhouse Golden Age Over 60? Every Wednesday during term time you can learn more about painting, drawing, crafts, creative writing, singing, acting, dance, local history and much more at Nottingham Playhouse. Places are limited so booking is recommended.

For more information telephone 0115 9419419 or email alex@nottinghamplayhouse. co.uk Life’s about more than audio books Everyone feels lonely sometimes, but if your eyesight is failing being alone can seem very daunting. My Sight Nottinghamshire is determined to reduce the isolation many visually impaired people experience. Their fully trained volunteer ‘My Guides’ are there to safely guide individuals around their local community. They may also help to rebuild confidence and develop supportive networks, leading to greater independence.

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Science behind a smile Mother Teresa said, “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” Haven’t we all experienced feeling good because someone smiled at us. Yet science tells us that there is nothing simple about a smile.

Imagine an appealing child or a cute kitten and you probably smile.

Electrical signals travel from the cortex of your brain to the brainstem (the part that deals with basic body functions such as breathing, heart rate etc.). From there, cranial nerves carry the signal onwards to muscles in your face and you smile.

But have you ever noticed that as you smile you actually feel happier? This is due to a positive feedback loop whereby electrical signals are fed back to the brain from the smiling-muscles, reinforcing our feeling of joy. Our brain feels good so tells us to smile: we smile and this tells our brain we feel good.Researchers have found that smiling can be as happiness-inducing as receiving a large unexpected cash bonus!

Did you know that there are two sorts of smiles - the fake smile and the genuine smile? In both the fake and the real smile, the zygomaticus major muscle - which controls the corners of your mouth - is activated. But in a genuine smile, the obicularis occuli muscle - which encircles our eye socket - is also activated. Scientists call the first smile a social smile, and the second a Duchenne smile, named after the scientist who first discovered it.We are surprisingly good at distinguishing between a real and fake smile, and we do this in three ways. First, we unconsciously compare the geometry of a person’s face to a standard smile. Second, we think about context and judge whether a smile is expected. Finally, we automatically mimic the smile, to feel for ourself whether it is fake or real. In fact if we are prevented from mimicking a smile (e.g. by clenching a pencil between our teeth) our ability to differentiate a real smile from a fake smile decreases dramatically! Smiling reduces stress and generates more positive emotions.

This is why we often feel happier around children – they smile more. Children smile on average about 400 times a day. Happy adults smile 40-50 times a day, but most of us only smile a maximum of 20 times. Yet smiling more is good for our health. Our brain even keeps track of our smiles - a smile scorecard if you like, so it knows our emotional state. Scientists discovered that people who smile the most are mentally more healthy, and live on average some seven years longer than the rest of us.

The good news is, smiling is contagious so spread yours around. As Louis Armstrong sang, “When you’re smilin’, keep on smilin’. The whole world smiles with you…”

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Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre throws open its doors next month for a free have-a-go evening to showcase its leisure facilities and what’s on offer.

The Open Evening will be held on Monday 9 February between 4pm and 9pm and follows the recent £54,000 refurbishment of the gym, which has seen a new 33-station Technogym installed.

Residents will be able to have a free health check on the new In-Body machine with experts on hand to advise on the detailed read out of things like body mass index, body composition and the muscle to fat ratio.

Also on offer is: Free beginners squash taster sessions between 5.45pm-7.15pm for anyone aged 14 and over.

Free hi/low aerobics between 7pm-7.30pm and body tone exercise session between 7.30pm-8pm.

Free taster session for the new recreational badminton classes between 7.30pm-9pm.

Pre-book a free trial in the gym at ladies only sessions at 5pm and 7pm.

Free gym trial for everyone at 6pm and 8pm which need to be pre-booked.

Councillor Mike Wallis, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Culture and Leisure, says: “It is always a delight to be able to showcase the top class facilities and exercise sessions we have on offer and we look forward to welcoming residents young and old to Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre. It’s all completely free – so just go along and take a tour, find out more and have a go at the sessions on offer.”

Visitors to the Open Evening will also be able to pick up a free seven day membership to try out the facilities for a week. Anyone wanting to prebook a free gym trial should contact Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre on 0115 949 0400 or call in to the centre, which is on Nursery Avenue, Sandiacre.

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The Erewash valley lodge of the R,A,O,B, gle (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes under the grand lodge of England) the secretary Bro Bill Cutler roh. Bro Mick Cook, Bro Jim Roy roh two trustees went to Aldi in Long Eaton to pick up and pay for six hundred and fifty pounds worth of food for our charity The Food Bank Long Eaton.

On the way there my wife Dame Linda Roy roh of the ladies glade who come under our banner said she would check the church to make sure it was the right place. Good job she did as they said they had no room!

We told Bill and we could not think of any where else Dame Roy suggested the salvation army so we went to their main office in Chilwell they said they would be very grateful especially at this time of year.

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Retiring Soon?

The Nottingham and District Pre-Retirement Group has been in operation for

over 48 years. Our next Planning for Change seminars will take place at Beeston Town Hall 18-20 May and then on 22 – 24 June and monthly thereafter.

Our Seminars cover a wide range of subject matter appertaining to making your retirement successful. They are rounded to give an overall prospective of retirement matters, both practical and the psychological needs of retirement.

We cover Pensions, Income Tax, Legal matters, Security, Consumer Rights and a host of other subjects all of which can be viewed on our website at www.ndprc.org. uk In the past we have helped staff from local Councils, Universities, Civil Servants and both local and international companies.

So, if you are looking to fill in the gaps in your retirement come and join us on a Pre-Retirement Course and get your retirement off to a flying start.

The Course Leader is a retired person who can give first-hand experience and help. Refreshments and a 3 course buffet lunch will be provided. Each speaker is an expert in their own field and will be available during the breaks to answer any personal queries.

We are partners with the Pensions Service (DWP) and any new legislation will be covered during the sessions. There are many important changes coming up which will affect decisions in relation to the New Pension Freedoms which have been announced and full details will be explained on the course.

We encourage husbands and wives to attend together, as retirement affects both parties.

These courses will be particularly pertinent in relation to the Flat Rate State Pension which will start in April 2016, and the options of deferring your pension, taking lump sums and the tax implications these decisions will have.

An Information Pack will be provided to take home and refer to after the course so you can contact us if you need further help and support. Our offices in Beeston are open Mon – Fri 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Finally, just take a moment to ponder on the following before you make up your mind…….

“A two and a half day course on retirement? Not for me, I’m retiring. I’m just going to enjoy myself and take it easy. I don’t need to make plans or be told how to pass my time” Well, that’s fine, we hope you do enjoy yourself and are able to relax a bit more. But…….. is that all there is to retirement, isn’t there a bit more to it than that?

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For example, how can you be sure that you have received, without prejudice, the best financial advice to safeguard your future, so that you can enjoy yourself without worry?

Do you have any questions about taxation in retirement, such as “if I have a part time job will I pay tax and, if so, how much?” or “how much will my investment be affected”.

If I live in my villa in Spain, will I still receive my Government Pension?”

What about my legal rights – “can I still obtain credit when I retire?”

If I have to go into residential care, will I have to sell my property to pay the fees?”

These are some of the questions that have been answered on the “PLANNING FOR CHANGE” courses that we currently run.

The course covers all these topics and much more For further help and support, please contact us on 0115 922 3824 (mobile 07790 851 584) or email linda-phil@nottinghampre-retireme.fsnet.co.uk A fee will be charged to cover room hire, lunches and admin.costs.

This is born by your employer as a thank you for your loyal years of service.

A full list of companies who use our service is on the website.

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Health & Well Being Banish Emotional Clutter!

When my brother was in his late teen he would go to bed at night with a maths text book under his arm, which he would study avidly until the early hours of the morning. His unusual choice of bedtime reading reflected his passion for a subject he would later study at University, and use to launch his career.

Imagine my surprise then, when he confided in me recently that he hadn’t looked at a maths book for years, and that he didn’t intend to do so in the future.

There was no hint of regret – instead he seemed accepting of the fact that his love affair with maths was over, and that now was the time to do something different.

Many of us give our homes a good clean and clear out at least once a year, but what we may not realise is that our own lives need a periodic clear out too, to get rid of damaging spiritual or emotional clutter that might cause us stress or unhappiness, and prevent us from making the most of our lives.

Clutter is anything that we no longer have a use for, that we no longer like or love, or that has become totally disorganised. Because our lives are constantly changing, new experiences, interests, people and ideas may enter whilst others may leave. To make room

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We all experience negative feelings from time to time – possibly feelings of low selfesteem, failure, sadness, loneliness or worry that could be associated with events from our past. If we don’t deal with these feelings they could fester and grow, and become destructive to our wellbeing and our ability to move forward. We must get rid of useless emotional clutter that won’t make room for happy thoughts and feelings.

Think back over the past year or two. Identify the most painful experience you’ve had. What was the event or mistake that led to it? When you think of this today, what feelings does it trigger in you? If the memory still evokes negative emotions get rid of them, by first acknowledging that this thing happened, forgive yourself for any part you played in the event, and finally release it from your heart and your mind.

In ridding ourselves of our emotional clutter, no matter how hard this may seem, the outcome is usually bright. We enjoy more energy, a renewed enthusiasm and zest for life, clearer priorities, and a better understanding of ourselves, and what is important to us as we move on to the next stage of our lives.

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Walk to School Week 18-22 May 2015 Walk to School Week - Walking makes our children healthier and happier! It's been proven that keeping active in this way reduces the chances of becoming obese, developing heart conditions and other diseases.

Not to mention it keeps the planet happier too! There are cars everywhere you look polluting the air and increasing carbon emissions so by cutting down out fuel use the world says greener too.Right now only half of 7-10 year olds do the recommended hour of exercise a day so its up to parents, siblings and teachers to encourage more activity!The campaign in 2014 was a great success with lots of parents making the decision to leave the cars at home and walk children to school instead. In fact, over one million children in over 4000 schools participated in the event The purpose of the campaign, which has been observed since 1995 is to motivate children to look at road safety awareness so they feel more confident about walking around safely on their own when they're older.

But all this will be taught through games and activities that you can help set up!

If you want to get involved, go to the official Walk to School Week website.

Great Food and Drink Festival at Nottingham Castle: 23rd/24th/25th May 2015 This coming May, 23rd-25th, Nottingham Castle opens its door to The Great Food and Drink Festival! With over 100 food, drink and crafts stands and an abundance of activities, there is sure to be something for everyone at the event; from hot food and drink to real ale bars, beer and wine tasting, kid’s cookery classes, outdoor entertainment and live music, what’s not to like?

The Great Food and Drink Festival prides itself on getting the best local produce from in and around Nottinghamshire on display and for all to try. Once you’ve walked around the beautiful grounds of Nottingham Castle, you’ll be able to relax at the bar, with plenty of seating it’s a prime opportunity to take in the sites that Nottingham has to offer. Tickets are £7 in advance, £8 on the door.

10am till 5pm Weekend Tickets are £15 standard and £10 for concessions and standard day tickets are £7 advance tickets, £8 on the door, £5 concessions, Under 10s are free with paying adult. This includes full access to event plus the castles grounds, gardens, museum and art gallery. Any enquiries please call 01159472768

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Aubergine & chickpea curry To celebrate National Vegetarian Week try this light and tasty curry Prep: 20 mins Cooking time: 50 mins Serves 6 Ingredients

2 aubergines 2 tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra to serve, if you like 1 tbsp brown or black mustard seeds 10-12 curry leaves, plus extra to serve, if you like 2 onions, finely chopped 2 dried chillies, chopped 4 tsp garam masala 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp turmeric 400ml can coconut milk 6 tomatoes, quartered 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Method Chop the aubergine into large chunks (about 1 inch / 2.5cm across). Heat ½ tbsp oil in a large non-stick pan, and brown half the aubergine chunks for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown and crisp all over. Remove to a plate, then repeat with another ½ tbsp oil and the remaining aubergines, then set everything aside.

Add the remaining tbsp oil to the pan with the mustard seeds and curry leaves and fry for 30 secs until fragrant. Stir in the onions and continue cooking until they are softened and beginning to brown. Add the dried chillies and spices with a spoonful of the thick coconut milk from the top of the can, then fry for 1 min more. Add the remaining coconut milk, tomatoes and half a can of water. Simmer for 25-30 mins until thick and saucy.

Stir in the chickpeas and aubergines. Continue simmering for 5 mins or so, until everything is hot and the aubergines are tender. Serve with rice or warm naan bread.

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“ You Get The Most Thorough Clean Ever Seen Or It’s Free”!

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greens, whole grain products, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Sweets and fatty foods should be limited.

Statistically, if you choose the diet above you are choosing an option which should boost your chances of living a long and healthy life.

Compared to meat eaters vegetarians have up to 30% less heart disease, up to 40% less cancer, 20% less premature death, less obesity and lower blood pressure...but why? Well the good vegetarian diet outlined above contains more carbohydrate, more vitamin C, more fibre and more cancer fighting phytochemicals than one where a high proportion of the calories come from meat.

So why not make your greengrocer your new best friend this month and get cooking in celebration of all things veggie!

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Beeston: Family Reading Group 18 May, 4-5pm Free. Join us at our Family Reading Group for children aged 5-7 and their parents and carers Beeston Library, Foster Avenue, Beeston Beeston: Mad about Books 18 May, 10.30am-11.30am Free. "Don't judge a book by its genre" Come and take part in our quiz and discussion. Everyone is welcome and no preparation is required.

Small charge for refreshments Beeston Library, Foster Avenue, Beeston

Beeston: Craft Bombing 23 May, 11am-12.30pm Free. Come in and help us to Craft Bomb the Library in our drop in session of crafty fun for Voluntary Arts Week. Suitable for all ages.

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May is National Share-A-Story Month; an annual celebration of the power ofstorytelling and story sharing.

Sharing stories with your child: Strengthens your relationship - Reading together lets you slow down and creates some quiet time in a busy day. Enjoying a book together brings you closer.

Boosts academic achievements - Many scientific studies have shown that children exposed to reading early in life are more likely to do well in all areas of education.

Improves basic speech skills - While you’re reading The Gruffalo for the gazillionth time, your child is reinforcing the basic sounds that form language.

Helps with learning to read - Children aren’t born knowing that text is read from left to right, or that the words on a page are separate from the images. Essential pre-reading skills like these are among the major benefits of reading with your child.

Improves mastery of language - Toddlers who shared books with their parents and siblings, develop a better grasp of the fundamentals of language as they approach school age. Enhances concentration and discipline - Toddlers may initially squirm and become distracted during story time, but gradually they learn to listen.

They develop self-discipline, longer attention span, and better memory retention, which are all valuable skills in school.Teaches kids that reading is fun! Reading with children helps them see books as an indulgence, not a chore. Children exposed to reading are more likely to choose books over video games, television, and other forms of entertainment as they grow older. By Sarah Davey

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Book Review by Clare Lyons Amity and Sorrow by Peggy Riley This is a very strange book, but at the same time extremely compelling. In the aftermath of a fire in their religious cult, a mother takes her two adolescent girls and uses the ensuing chaos as a cover for them to leave. The story is then a mixture of exploring their new situation and the painful changes for all three women experience in their new reality, and snapshots of the life they have left behind. Elements of the story become very disturbing, and the effects of the cult are carefully and thoughtfully described however the ending is not clear cut, and therefore quite unsatisfying.

The book is well written and certainly unusual, but it’s not a happy or easy subject matter to read and the story leaves an odd taste in the mouth. This is Riley’s first novel and is very accomplished, she is also known for her short stories, some of which have been dramatized on BBC Radio.

I’m glad I’ve read it, but have since donated it to the library!

Children’s Choice Dr Duck by Steven Smallman and Hannah George Our new favourite book by a long way – it has pants and farting in it, so that’s no great surprise. The book is a funny and kind tale of a Dr Duck, who is sent to the zoo to help out some very poorly animals. The cleverly written rhyming story is a joy to read and the illustrations are hilarious, the animals are all better by the end even the smelly Gorilla. Smallman has written other books around the smelling theme, all of which are great fun. He’s also written Dragon Stew about some Vikings which is also well worth a look. www.letyourselfgrow.org 56

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Outdoor Theatre Summer programme announced!

Grab a picnic basket and get ready for a fantastic summer of outdoor theatre around Nottingham, from 10 July - 26 August! Set in the beautiful surroundings of Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Park and Newstead Abbey, highlights include Much Ado About Nothing, Emma, Pride and Prejudice and The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Tickets £15 Concessions and Children £10, Family ticket £40 (2 adults + 2 children) Please bring your own blanket and/or chairs as seating is not provided. Bring your picnic, there will be a bar and refreshments will be available on site.

A £1 per transaction administration fee will be added to purchases through www.trch. co.uk plus a 75p card transaction fee will be added for payments by credit/debit card.

For more details visit our fees page http://tickets.trch.co.uk/ (Royal Concert Hall) The Three Musketeers presented by Illyria FRIDAY 10 JULY 7pm Wollaton Hall Please bring your own blanket and/or chairs as seating is not provided.

Hamlet presented by The Handlebards TUESDAY 14 JULY 7pm - Nottingham Castle A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by The Handlebards THURSDAY 16 JULY 7pm - Newstead Abbey Twelfth Night presented by Oddsocks WEDNESDAY 22 & THURSDAY23 JULY 7pm -Nottingham Castle Much Ado About Nothing presented by Oddsocks FRIDAY 24 & SATURDAY 25 JULY 7pm - Nottingham Castle Twelfth Night presented by the Lord Chamberlain’s Men SUNDAY 26 JULY 7pm - Newstead Abbey Emma presented by Heartbreak WEDNESDAY 29 JULY 2015 7pm Nottingham Castle The Sorcerer’s Apprentice presented by Illyria FRIDAY 31 JULY 6pm - Newstead Abbey

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Emma presented by Heartbreak WEDNESDAY 29 JULY 2015 7pm Nottingham Castle The Sorcerer’s Apprentice presented by Illyria FRIDAY 31 JULY 6pm - Newstead Abbey Mr Stink presented by Heartbreak SATURDAY 8 & SUNDAY 9 AUGUST 6pm Nottingham Castle The Taming of the Shrew - presented by Illyria FRIDAY 14 AUGUST 7pm - Newstead Abbey Much Ado About Nothing - presented by The Pantaloons THURSDAY 20 AUGUST 7pm - Wollaton Hall Iolanthe - presented by Illyria FRIDAY 21 AUGUST 7pm - Newstead Abbey Love's Labour's Lost - presented by Heartbreak WEDNESDAY 26th AUGUST 7pm - Nottingham Castle Pride and Prejudice presented by The Pantaloons THURSDAY 13 AUGUST 7pm - Wollaton Hall

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Summer Programme 2015 – Nottingham Centre (National Trust) The Nottingham Centre’s winter programme of talks concluded on a lovely spring evening in April with an illustrated talk by Ted Grey entitled, ‘Beautiful Britain’. Ted is a talented photographer, and members walked out into the sunshine keen to get out and visit some of the fascinating places they had seen: the Centre’s summer programme of outings, holidays and walks certainly offers a wide variety of activities to choose from. In April they enjoyed a day at Bletchley Park, the secret (at the time) centre of code breaking activities during the Second World War, a Peak District walk, and a backstage tour of the Theatre Royal, Nottingham with the Centre’s Local Family and History Group.

Two holidays were on offer in May – a three day walking holiday on the Isle of Wight, and a three day holiday in Liverpool. Somehow, Sylvia Hale, the Centre’s tireless chairman, managed to fit in a day excursion to the Bodleian Library in Oxford as well.

A visit to Gunby Hall and Gardens in Lincolnshire will be one of the highlights in June. The Nottingham Centre is delighted to have been able to donate £750.00 to Gunby towards restoration of the Bluthner grand piano, and additional outside seating.

It’s always a source of great pride and pleasure to visit National Trust properties and see what has been achieved with the Centre’s donations.

In July a visit to Kew is planned, and in August there will be trips to Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens, Snowshill Manor, and Southwell Workhouse.Members can enjoy a six day holiday in Dorset in September, and the summer programme draws to a close in October with two walks, a Richard the Third themed walk in Leicester, and a local one from Edwalton to West Bridgford.

After all that activity, members will be glad to sit down in the Mechanics on September 10th for the first talk of the 2015/2016 winter programme – Cook’s Tours, by Danny Wells. Danny will shine a light on the relationship between this famous father and son, who played key roles in opening up the world to popular tourism.

The Nottingham Centre, which includes an active Garden group, is a friendly group affiliated to National Trust. It is necessary to be a member of National Trust to join the Centre but visitors are always welcome to meetings. For more information contact Heather Brooks, tel:0115 9436272 (mobile:07867563885) or visit the Nottingham Centre website: www.nottinghamnt.co.uk

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Young people most defrauded jobseekers in Britain Get Safe Online, Safer-Jobs and Action Fraud are warning young people to take precautions whilst looking for jobs online, to avoid falling victim to scammers.

Figures from the City of London Police’s National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) - say that the most defrauded job-seekers were between the ages of 18 and 25, and those aged 23 are the most likely to fall victim to scams when job hunting online.

Further examination of the figures shows that, on average, victims lose approximately £4,000 when they are scammed. Although scams that look to fraudulently secure £100 were the most successful, one victim reported losing £195,000. Over half (56%) of all defrauded job-seekers are based in London and 71% of job fraud scammers are suspected to be in London. Those next most at risk are living in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.

There are a number of different ways in which job-seekers could be defrauded.

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Safer-Jobs, the recruitment industry’s counter fraud forum, provide free advice to ensure that people have a safer job search. They suggest several steps which a graduate- or any other job seeker - should take when dealing with apotential employer:

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1. Never part with money – employers should pay you, not the other way round.

If asked to pay for security checks, visas, training, or anything else, you should research the job, the company, and never use any associated company suggested to you without conducting independent thorough research.

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Be wary of any non-business, generic email address (such as hotmail and yahoo), poorly written job adverts or job descriptions, and emails or contact at unusual times of the day (unless pre arranged).

3. Never do everything online – whilst technology is a great enabler to help people find work, at some point your job discussion should lead to an interview or a meeting. Hiring agents who keep the relationship solely on email must be treated extremely cautiously.

4. Never fail to do research – find out about the company that the job is with and do your research! Check landline telephone numbers and call the end employer to check the job exists. Use

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5. Never phone them for an interview – premium rate phone scams are common. This is where an individual calls a pay-for number thinking it’s an interview, when actually they are paying for every minute they stay on hold. If an employer wants you to work for them, they will call you.

6. Never accept money for nothing – with money mule scams on the increase, beware of any employer promising ‘get rich quick’ or ‘earn thousands working from home’. When cheques begin arriving it is easy to be fooled into being used as a money mule.

7. Never provide personal details– be suspicious of any requests for personal data ahead of an interview or registration meeting (if an agency). Until you have the job, keep bank details safe and only provide identity details once you have met face to face.

What to look out for: Registration information for most websites can be checked through a ‘WHOIS’ search, such as the Nominet’s WHOIS tool which shows the name and address given by the registrant for websites in the UK domain. The company is unlikely to be reputable and well-established if the website has only recently been registered, or the registrant is a named individual, particularly one who wishes to withhold his address, or declares they are “non-trading”. In such a case, you should be extremely cautious about having financial dealings.

Chief Executive of Get Safe Online, Tony Neate, commented: “It’s a difficult time for job-seeking students as the statistics tell us that few of them will leave university or college with a job secured. The process of finding work in such a crowded environment can be frustrating and, for many, an element of desperation will set in.

Unfortunately, these are exactly the conditions that scammers like to operate in”.

Pauline Smith, Head of Action Fraud, commented: “Jobseekers are often willing to do almost anything to obtain work; fraudsters harness this enthusiasm and manipulate their victims. If you’re looking for a job, bear in mind that not all advertised roles are genuine, don’t be afraid to ask questions of the potential employer and certainly don’t be frightened to say “no”. If you think you have been a victim of fraud or that someone is trying to defraud you, always report it to Action Fraud.”

Read more on the Get Safe Online website.

Please note: Action Fraud is not responsible for the content on external websites.

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Raise money for your local hospice: Treetops Hospice provides end of life care for adults and their families in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

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Children free

All proceeds to Church Funds

Ilkeston Theatre Company are busy preparing for their latest show, ‘Dracula, the Final Countdown?’

by Geoff Bamber.

This hilarious retelling of Bram Stoker’s classic story You can “Count” on this being a show the whole family can get their teeth stuck into!

Thursday 4th, Friday 5th June at 7.30pm & Sunday Matinee, 7th June at 4pm 2015 Tickets £7.50 with concessions at £6.00.

Seven Oaks Inn, Lows Lane, Stanton by Dale, Ilkeston DE7 4QU.

Box Office: 0115 925 6439.

Email: enquiries@ilkestontheatrecompany.co.uk.

Tickets are available from: Moorley’s Print & Publishing (Park Road, Ilkeston), Seven Oaks Inn, (Lows Lane, Stanton by Dale) or on the door on the night. www.ilkestontheatrecompany.co.uk we are also on faceboook and twitter.

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DIG IN COMMUNITY ALLOTMENT PASTURE ROAD, STAPLEFORD

FAMILY EVENTS FOR 2015 Saturday 25th April 10.00am

Sunday 6th September 10.00am

‘Bee Box Workshop’ at Dig In*

Sponsored Walk for Dig In, Wollaton Park

Come and make your own bee box to put up in your garden to help our precious bees!

At the Shoe Aid charity walk. Walkers follow a 3K or 5K route barefoot to highlight the plight of people around the world who have no choice but to walk barefoot. There will be a music festival, live entertainment, craft stalls, food stalls and real ale! It’s an all-day family event and great fun! Bring ANY old shoes to donate as these will be sent to third-world countries. There is a £10 registration for Shoe Aid for walkers only and this can be paid when you pick your sponsor forms up from Dig In. Please help us raise funds for Dig In!

Saturday 6th June ‘Hemlock Happening’ at Bramcote Park Come and visit our Dig In stall!

Saturday 20th June 11.00am ‘Fruity Saturday’ at Dig In* Cream teas, craft activities, smoothie bikes with Pulp Friction, refreshments, fruit kebabs, jams and preserves, tombola etc.

Saturday 5th September ‘Stapleford Carnival’ Ilkeston Rd Come and visit our Dig In stall!

Saturday 24th October 11.00am ‘Harvest Event’ at Dig In* Apple pancakes, apple pressing, smoothie bikes with Pulp Friction, pumpkin carving, chutneys and preserves, activities (subject to change), seasonal produce grown on the allotment will be available for a small donation, tombola etc.

Events marked * are free entry but there may be some donation charges applying to certain activities. All donations welcome to help us with running costs! Dig In is run for the benefit of the community by volunteers.

All dates are subject to change, plus there could be additional events, including Pond Dips from time to time so please check on the Facebook page, the Dig In Blog: www.digincommunityallotment.blogspot.co.uk or ring the doorbell on the allotment gate any Wednesday or Saturday 10am - 12 midday.

Looking forward to seeing you!

DIG IN STAPLEFORD

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Come & help your local community allotment!

Open every Wed & Sat 10am - 12 noon Grow with us Learn new skills Enjoy fresh air and exercise Cooking sessions and workshops Family events throughout the year Wildlife area Make new friends

DIG IN is situated on the Albany allotment site (near the Man of Iron pub), Pasture Road, Stapleford NG9 8HZ. Trent Barton Nº 15 & 21 buses stop by the gate.

The site has toilet facilities.

There is no charge to join our friendly group Tools, plants and materials are all provided

For further information

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IN THE COMMUNITY JUNE - GET WALKING ATTENBOROUGH HEALTH WALK 6th June 10 am Make new friends whilst enjoying the scenery and wildlife on a short healthy walk up to an hour.

Come dressed for the day’s weather stout shoes or boots.

No dogs please. Meet at the Nature Centre.

Contact Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 OPENING THE NEW TRAM ROUTES When the date of opening is announced, we shall arrange a walk to promote the services to Clifton and Toton. See press for further information.

If this is not practical, meet Chris Thompson at Attenborough Nature Reserve car park, Toton, for a circular walk.

Distance 5.7 miles. Contact Tel. No. 07719 827 808 ATTENBOROUGH NATURE Sunday 7th June 10.30 am Join some of the wardens for a walk around the Reserve.

No need to book. No dogs please. Contact the Reserve Centre on 0115 972 1777 WEDNESDAY EVENING WALKS EREWASH CANAL Wednesday 10th June 6.45pm Erewash Canal, over railway, A6007, Chapel Hill Farm, Shipley Lake, Shipley Country Park, Derby Lodge, Cinderhill Coppice, Shipley and return to MFN PH. Meet Chris Thompson at MFN PH Shipley Gate, near Canal. Go down Church Street, Eastwood overA610 then left to reach Erewash Canal.

Postcode: NG16 3JE Grid Reference: SK 462 453 Distance 6 miles Contact Tel No. 07719 827 808 BATTLE OF WATERLOO - COMMEMORATION WALK Thursday 18th June 10.30 am Visit Waterloo War Memorial at St Catherine’s, Cossall, with a commemoration service led by The High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire. Meet Chris Thompson at fisherman’s car park, off Awsworth Rd, Awsworth bypass.

Distance 3 miles Postcode NG16 2SB. Map Ref. SK 476 434 Contact Tel No. 07719 827 808

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SKYLARKS WILDLIFE WALK Saturday 20th June 10 am Join the Newark Local group for a wildlife spotting walk round Skylarks Nature Reserve.

Meet in the new car park Adbolton Lane on the right past Holme Pierrepont.

Why not bring a picnic and stay for lunch? Booking essential. Tel. Ruth Testa 0115 958 8242 NEWARK CIVIL WAR MUSEUM Saturday 20th June 1.30 pm Promoting the opening of this new Museum. Includes a walk around Newark to link Civil War sites.Meet Chris Thompson at Trent Bridge near Newark Castle.

Post code NG24 1BN Grid ref. SK 797 541 Distance 6 miles Contact Tel No. 07719 827 808 BEESTON WILDLIFE GROUP Sunday 21st June 10.00 am Join the Group for a guided walk around the Attenborough Nature Reserve. Meet in the car park. Bring binoculars. About 3 hours.

Contact Bill Wheatley 0115 925 0208 or Nigel Slater 0115 916 6518 or email beestonwildlifegroup@hotmail.com MANSFIELD & SHERWOOD RAMBLERS SHERWOOD FOREST Sunday 21st June 11am A woodland walk, visiting the Major Oak and the Centre Tree. Meet Keith in the car park of the Dog & Duck, Kings Clipstone. Postcode: NG21 9BT. Grid Ref.: SK 606 649 Distance 6 miles 3 hours Contact Tel No. 07527 160 339 or email:enquiries@mansfieldramblers.org.uk VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN HOUSING ESTATES Sunday 21st June 2.30pm Prof. John Beckett of the Beeston Civic Society visits 4 residential estates of the 19th & 20th Centuries.Enjoy a walk and learn some social history too.

The walk is linear and starts opposite The Hop Pole on Chilwell High Road.

The finish is near the Police Station. Public Transport: any Beeston Bus. Local car parks free Sundays. Time: 2 hours Contact Tel No. 07773 027 289 email: beestoncivicsociety@gmail.com CHESTERFIELD CANAL TRUST CHESTERFIELD CANAL Wednesday 24th June 10am A walk in the Notts/Yorks borderlands by a very attractive section of the Chesterfield Canal.

More locks in a mile than any other. We pass the hamlet of Turnerwood, visit Lindrick Dale and 17th century Shireoaks Hall. Meet David Blackburn at Laura’s Café, Shireoaks Row, Shireoaks. Postcode: S81 8LP Grid Reference: SK 555 812 Free parking on Marina Drive, start point is next to Shireoaks Station. Stagecoach 7 bus from Worksop is convenient.

The walk will start at 10.30 am. Bring a packed lunch Distance 7 miles 4.5 hours Contact Tel No. 01246 417984 Email: cuckooway@chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk BRINSLEY PARISH Monday 29th June 7pm FOOTPATH CHECK WALK 4 Meet Tore Norman at White Lion PH, Hall Lane, Brinsley.

Grid Reference: SK 459 489 Distance 4.5 mile 2.5 hours Contact Tel No. 01773 715 460

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Messing About on the River

If you are looking for something a little different this year, why not try a canal boat holiday. You do not need any previous experience or a boat licence to hire a canal boat, and you and your crew will be given all the training you need before you set off on your holiday. You will be taught how to use the controls which are fairly simple: the tiller controls left and right, and you push the lever forwards to go forward and backwards to stop or reverse. Life jackets are supplied to children and non swimmers for extra safety. You can go to many different parts of the UK and choose your own itinerary.

You can choose to moor up near a quiet canal side village or in a city centre.

Birmingham for instance is famous for having more canals than Venice. It’s a good idea to look at maps and guides in advance, and talk to your hire company to plan a realistic route. Remember that the pace is slow. The speed limit on canals is just four miles an hour. Kids or grandparents will love helping at the locks, and as you will be in a different

place every day, you can find something to suit everyone along the way. This type of holiday is also ideal for dogs as there will be plenty of open spaces and trafficfree walking. You will gain a new love of nature as you spot birds and wildlife along the way. You might also choose to do some fishing from the boat or the banks, but do remember you may need to buy a rod licence. There will also be many other highly decorated craft to see along the way. It’s great fun waving to those on the tow path, and some of your party might choose to cycle on the paths or walk parts of the route whilst you steer. Today’s holiday boats are bright and modern and all the comforts of home are available. The Galley is fully equipped with oven, hob and fridge and in some cases a micro wave. You will find all the utensils, crockery and glasses that you need on board. Lounges are fitted with comfortable seating, and some have DVD’s as well as TV’s. Bathrooms have hot and cold running water to the showers and sinks and a flushing loo!.

There is usually a mix of single and double beds and often central heating.

If you are really looking for complete rest and relaxation, why not try one of the canal hotels that can also be found on the water. You get your own skipper and crew, who know the history of the canals, and you can share the trip with like-minded people. It’s the perfect way to unwind. By Susan Brookes-Morris

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HOUSING AT ABEL COLLIN’S, BEESTON Are you 60 or over? Able to live independently? Receiving (or eligible for) housing benefit?

You might qualify for housing at Abel Collin’s.

We have over sixty two-bedroom houses and one- and two-bedroom bungalowsin private grounds on Derby Road, Beeston (junction of Wollaton Road) We have a lively and friendly community and resident warden support.

Interested? Contact Mrs Janice Avery on 0115 9224826 (weekday mornings), Email: abelcollinsadmin@btconnect.com or write to the Administrator, 13a Collin’s Homes, Derby Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2TF. Our website is www.abelcollins.org.uk Registered charity No 214833

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IN THE COMMUNITY BROXTOWE WALK AND TALK Broxtowe Walk and Talk provide weekly free health walks throughout the beautiful borough of Broxtowe. We provide longer walks of 90 minutes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with shorter walks up to 45 minutes for those new to exercise or walking on Monday mornings and Wednesdayafternoons.

All our walks are free of charge, and are led by a qualified walk leader.

New walkers are alwayswelcome. There is no need to book – just turn up!

For more information please visit the Website; www.broxtowe.gov.uk/walking Or to request a leaflet please call Broxtowe Sport (0115) 9173572 or email: sport@broxtowe.gov.uk “TRAIN WALKS” Thursday 16th July 10.10am HUCKNALL & BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK A leisurely walk beside Hucknall Golf Club, through the Country Park and over farmland.

Meet Keith Wallace (Mansfield and Sherwood Ramblers) on the platform of Hucknall Railway Station (by the Tram Terminus).

The Robin Hood train from Nott’m is due at 10.10 am and from Mansfield Woodhouse at 9.58 am.

We wait for both. Check train times. Distance 7miles 4 hrs Contact Tel No. 07527 160 339 or email: enquiries@mansfieldramblers.org.uk BEESTON WILDLIFE GROUP Sunday 19th July 10.00 am Join the Group for a guided walk around the Attenborough Nature Reserve. Meet in the car park.

Bring binoculars. About 3 hours.

Contact Bill Wheatley 0115 925 0208 or Nigel Slater 0115 916 6518 or email beestonwildlifegroup@hotmail.com

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IN THE COMMUNITY MAKE SOME MONEY- Unwanted gifts? Sell them here!

Give us a call or mail us with your items before the 10th of each month. sales@beechpublications.co.uk Office: Beech Publications

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7” Digital Photo Frame with built in stand:- TFT display, Photo & Movie Player, automatic slideshow with multiple transition effects, Calendar & Clock funtions. Built in memory for 15 photos, supports up to 16 mega pixel image files, SD/MMC/XD/MS Memory cards & MP3/MP4/JPEG file formats. Boxed including Power adapter & 2 unused inter-changeable faceplates. £15 Tel or Text 0772 5355042 Exercise bike. DOMYOS VM190.Anatomic riding position,magnetic transmission for smooth pedalling.An FC50 electronic console for speed, distance calories etc. Approx. 2 years old and hardly used. £40.

Wollaton/Bramcote. Tel. 0115 9289276 Beech effect office desk 2’W x 4’2’’L x 2’5’’H and matching A4 drawer unit for sale £30 Tel: 07800 602095 Stressless recliner chair in Burgundy, with footstool, cost £900 will sell for £425 ono. Tel : 0115 8751041 Office chairs and desk for sale call: 07854990608 Long Eaton Pre-Raphalite prints framed for sale call for more details: 07854990608 Sandiacre

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LONG EATON SPEEDWAY MEMORABILIA WANTED. Having followed the speedway at Station Road from 1963 to 1997 I have a small but growing private collection of memorabilia. I am alwaysinterested in adding items, so please get in touch with me if you have anything. iangill57@hotmail.com Foldable wheelchair hardly used. Non puncture tyres with hand operated brakes on both wheels. All aluminium construction with easy clean vinyl seating.

Separate seat cushion. First to see will buy. £50 Rob on 07900438556 or can be seen at Stylistic’s showroom in Chilwell.

Mens right hand Callaway Big Bertha full set of irons Nos. 3 to 10 gap wedge uniflex standard flex . Grips heads & shafts all in good condition offers £75-00 contact : 0115 9724609 Ipod Shuffle in silver, 2gb, new, never used – unwanted gift £20. Chilwell Tel : 0115 9224819 Antique wood and glass display cabinet with shelves £50, Chilwell Tel : 0115 9224819 Child’s riding helmet, excellent condition as barely used. £5 Chilwell Tel: 0115 9224819 Nintendo DS games : Club Penguin, Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix, Dogz, My Best Friends (Cats & Dogs), James Pond £3 each Chilwell Tel : 0115 9224819 Limited Edition Raleigh Chopper Only 400 world wide John Player Sports Black Gold Still in unopened box with 12 months M W only £250 collection/ delivery Tel: 01159394626/ 07960003013 Rare collection of framed prints of John Young’s aviation art of the Royal Air Force.

They are original Chelsea Green Editions, and all framed. £500 ono.

Tel: 07588676657. Beeston.

Small ‘low-fat George Foreman Grill’ and attractive Wilko’s lime green Toaster. Both £40 ono.

Tel: 07588676657. Beeston.

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Mamas & Papas Spritz pushchair (aqua): lightweight pushchair in excellent condition with no wear or tear as only used a few times.

Comes with instructions, £15 Tel: 0115 8543257 or 07765 193072- Chilwell.

Topeak Child Bike Seat and rack (for fixing to an adult bike).

Seat has suspension so extremely comfortable for little ones. It is in excellent condition with a few scuff marks where the bike has been leaned against a wall. Seat is easy to slide on and off & rack can be used as a pannier/bag rack, £35 Tel: 0115 8543257: 07765 193072 - Chilwell.

DIY and Hobby craft mutigrinder 9.6 volt 50 attachments, brand new still in box £20 ono 0115 9283268 - Wollaton.

Undercounter fridge, nearly new only 3 months old, genuine reason for sale £150 cost will sell £70- 078554990608 - Long Eaton.

Metal wine bottle holder in the shape of two mice carrying a wine bottle (standard size bottle). The metal holder has never been used, only as decorational purposes. Box has been thrown away. £15 or nearest offer. Tel: 07971414194 Drunken Tower - Jenga drinking game Includes 4 shot glasses and 60 stacking wooden blocks (drink not included). Un-opened/un-used item. £10 Tel: 07971414194 ‘The Ideal Man’ blow up doll. Inflatable blow up doll, 52cm (approx) in height. Never been used, box un-opened. £7: 07971414194 Two drawer filing cabinet with key, stainless steel grey, with folder pockets inside, good condition £20 07854990608 - Sandiacre.

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Count Down to Las Vegas!

Nottingham’s own barbershop chorus are reaching for the stars Lace City Chorus are jetting to Las Vegas in October to compete in the Female Barbershop World Championships.

The Nottingham based chorus will perform at the MGM Grand Arena on the same stage that has been graced by musical legends including Barbara Steisand, Cher and more recently, Justin Bieber.

The 100 voice chorus are currently UK and Netherlands Champions and will represent the UK when they compete on stage in the Sweet Adelines’ World Championships.

The chorus was born 22 year ago at Arnold Hill School and was originally set up for pupils, parents and teachers by science teacher, Glenn Chaney, who remains its ever enthusiastic director. Lace City has since become a leading chorus in Europe, having won the UK and Netherlands’ Sweet Adelines’ International title five times. The ladies have performed in the USA, Canada, Amsterdam and at the London Palladium.

Emily Dunn, a new member of Lace City said: “The overwhelming feeling you get when everyone sings together is addictive. I love being part of such an amazingly talented and lovely group of ladies. Who’d of thought we had world champions right here in Nottingham.”

“I first watched the ladies at a rehearsal in Nottingham and immediately knew I wanted to be a part of it” said Rebecca Long, Lace City Bass. “Barbershop isn’t all about boaters and striped waistcoats; it’s a fabulous harmonious wall of that will knock you off your feet.”

You can watch a preview of the Las Vegas show and enjoy the Lace City experience at Nottingham’s Albert Hall at the “Summer Spectacular show” on Saturday 20 June at 7.30pm.

Tickets £12 (under 14’s £8) - www.lacecity.net or 07824 554 136. Comments on their previous shows include “Sparkly choreography” (Nottingham Post), “Wow, I was blown away by the sound”, “Wonderful harmony from everyone concerned”.

This show will follow an appearance at the Royal Concert Hall on 9 May at 8pm in Sweet Adelines’ Show of Champions.

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Attached is a leaflet for the Summer Spectacular Images of the chorus performing in 2014 are attached for you to use We have lots of fabulous stories in our chorus that we would love to share with you. Please contact Jane to make sure you are on our media database so you can be kept up to date with our latest news.

Emily Dunn: 077133 55849 Jane Hammond: 0115 9209918

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