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Preparing For Interview

by Helen Jones

The UK economy is forecast to grow this year with most predictions running well above 2%. As the employment market becomes increasingly fluid the opportunity for interview becomes much more likely.

There are many things that can be done to maximise the potential for success when connecting with a possible employer. In any situation preparation is key as the lack of it can seriously inhibit self-confidence.

Before any type of interview give yourself plenty of time to • Research the role and the organisation – think about how your experience and skills fit the job and company ethos • Anticipate the questions you may be asked – prepare answers • Find out how the interview will be conducted e.g. single, panel, group Many employers will screen candidates by telephone initially. When preparing for this type of interview it’s important to consider: • Your tone of voice – be enthusiastic and use positive language • Battery life – charge your mobile fully before the interview • Location – find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed At a face to face interview it’s imperative that you stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons by ensuring: • You arrive on time or better still, early • You are organised. Take along your application, CV and examples of work ( if appropriate)with you • You listen carefully to the questions and answer concisely • Your body language is confident and outgoing. It’s a proven fact that non-verbal communication is an important factor when considering applicants • You have practised the points that you want to get across. Build your confidence Woodborough Open Gardens by hearing yourself speak before the actual meeting Time and time again we encounter candidates who have represented themselves poorly at interview because they did not get the basics right before attending. It is imperative that you • Plan the day of the interview, especially the journey. Take cash in case you need to take a taxi or bus unexpectedly, carry an A-Z map Sunday 22 June or put the destination postcode into Google 1pm to 5pm maps on your mobile to prevent getting lost Over 10 village gardens open • Decide beforehand what to wear and set Treasure Hunt for children it out the night before – clean and pressed.

Teas and Pimms Tent Suits and business wear are the best option Programme (access all gardens) with clean, polished shoes Adults £5 Children Free • Get an early night – it makes sense! available from the Four Bells Pub and P.O in June For further advice or help with your www.woodboroughweb.co.uk recruitment needs please contact me direct Sponsored by: hjones@solosconsultants.co.uk “Our Talent is Finding Yours” © Helen Jones Registered charity numbers 216401 and SC037717.

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Community Diary If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat (up to 125 characters) per edition.

Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Bingham RUFC - we currently run 2 rugby teams 1st XV & a 2nd development XV. Training is on Tues at 7pm at Brendon Grove, Bingham. Matches are played Saturdays (Sept - April). New players always welcome. Enquires call Lee Fretwell: 07810 756878. To hire the club for events call John Perry on 01949 875231. www.binghamrufc.co.uk or find us on facebook & twitter.

East Bridgford W.I - meet on 2nd Tuesday every month at 7.30pm in the East Bridgford W.I hut. For more information call Jenny on 01949 20246

Dover Beck Flower Club - meet at Burton Joyce village hall on Thursdays monthly at 7.30pm. Visitors £5. All welcome.

June 19th “Purely for Pleasure” - Richard Twistleton; July 17th “Pots of Style” - Beverley Artis

Vale of Belvoir Probus Club - meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly at 10.15am at the The Haven in the Vale. For more

information call David French on 01949 875466.

Bingham Model Railway Club - meet Tuesdays from 10.30 and Thursdays from 7.30pm. BMRC builds model railways

in scales of N & 00. Newbies need an interest in railways but the skills of railway modelling can be learned on the job!

Contact Graham: 01949 877779 or grahamdean.bmrc@ntlworld.com for more info. Own clubrooms 24/7.

Bingham Local History Society - meet every 3rd Thursday from September to May at 7.30pm at the Old Court House, Bingham. From May to August we arrange visits to places of interest. For more info call Jennifer Handfield on 01949 837008.

Bingham W.I - meet 2nd Monday of the month at 2pm in the W.I Hall, Station Street, Bingham. For more information call Val on 01949 836584

Royal British Legion, Bingham Branch - meet 3rd Tuesday of the month (excl Aug) at 7.30pm at the Bingham Bowling

Club. For more information call Maurice on 01949 875613.

BLCAC - is a friendly target archery club with members shooting all bow types. We have close links with Toot Hill, other schools and local groups. Contact us at secretary@binghamarchery.co.uk Bingham University of the Third Age (U3A) - meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Bingham Methodist Hall at 2pm. In addition there are also over 20 interest groups. Further information on joining contact Pat Selby 01949 877874 Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695.

Bingham Butter Cross Art Group - a proactive group who meet every Monday 9.30-11.30am in the Church House room.

A non-profit group of mainly retired amateur artists who enjoy all forms of art. We display annually at various events. Our tutor is Peter Millward. For more info call 01949 838365 or gordon.sanders1931@tiscali.co.uk Bingham Folk Club - meets at 8.30pm on Friday nights at the Town Pavilion also known as Bingham Rugby Club.

Programme and entry price varies and can be found on the town notice board and Bingham Library. We also have a web site and facebook page. For more info contact Chris Trivett on 01949 875685.

Bingham Art Club - meets on Thursday afternoons at 2pm in the W.I hut from September to May. During the summer

we meet on Thursday mornings at a pre-arranged venue. We do not have set tuition but help each other and have well known local tutors as members. For more info contact Chris Trivett on 01949 875685.

Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Contact Alan: 01949 837682 Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities and help in your local community, nationally and internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham -

everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information.

Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom (8 cask ales, sandwiches, friendly atmosphere), Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees.

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The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford

Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. In summer coach trips to inspirational gardens. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com

Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook.

Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre,

Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.

Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied.

Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome.

Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk

Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Janet-0115 9375861.

Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips.

New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk

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Literacy Volunteers are looking for Volunteers to help primary school children with their reading and communicating.

The Volunteers read, talk and play word games with selected children on a oneto-one basis away from the classroom, to give them confidence and help them enjoy reading and communicating.

Volunteers need to be able to commit to visiting the school on the same morning or afternoon each week (preferably for at least a year). They do not need any formal qualifications - training and ongoing support is provided. Volunteers should like children, enjoy reading, be patient, flexible and reliable and be aged 18-80 years. Volunteers will be vetted through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you are interested in making a difference, please contact 0115 876 5474 or email contact@literacyvolunteers. org.uk

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Nottingham & Notts Fuchsia Society

Invite you to join them on the 4th Tuesday of every month 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton, NG8 1FG Admission is £1 which includes refreshments.

A must for ALL plant enthusiasts

FUCHSIA FOLK ARE FRIENDLY FOLK! For more info please contact: Jayne Daykin, Secretary 0115 875 8928 jayne.daykin@ntlworld.com

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The Dover Beck Flower Club Burton Joyce Village Hall 7.30pm - All welcome

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a helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition.

Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk East Bridgford Care Group - for people who attend East Bridgford Medical Centre. For more information please call 01949 20200.

ME/CFS & FM Support Group - meet weekly every Wednesday in Collingham from 2pm - 4pm. For more information call

Sophy on 07772 232083 or email: sophy.wynne@hotmail.co.uk

Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk

Contact the Elderly - are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Notts Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers.

Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Wednesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk

ADHD - a support group for parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre.

Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call

07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based on Bridlesmith Gate. Please phone 0300 303 8350 for more information and a free consultation.

Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, faceto-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: david. hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org.

Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@ frameworkha.org Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie. org.uk/helper for more information.

Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - Meet on 3rd Tuesday of each month at Nottingham City Hospital in the main waiting room at the Breast Institute from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Our aim is to offer emotional, mutual and practical support to each other, partners, family and friends. For more info call Jackie Wheeler on 01949 20460.

Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101.

Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the

last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm.

Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk

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a helping hand - group directory Kings Money Advice Centre - offers free, impartial debt advice. Please go to www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920

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Carewatch in Nottingham - is a friendship centre for over 55’s living in the Nottingham area. We are open weekdays

from 9.30am - 2.30pm & offer hot meals, drinks & snacks as well as activities like easy exercise, card making, speakers, bingo & party days. Based at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Westville Gardens, off Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 4QF. Tel: 0115 9856959 Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out.

Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm

Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire and their carers.

Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com Dizzy Self Help Group - is for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. The meeting dates for the rest of 2014 are June 10th, August 12th, October 14th and December 9th, all between 2 and 4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or ring Jeff on 0115 8451360

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Gaming damages the brain. I typically get a lot of backlash for that – usually from students who are playing too much, parents who may feel a tad guilty that they bought the mindnumbing devices in the first place, and folk who are in the games industry.

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Handling Friends

They say that you can’t choose your family, but what about your second family? What about the family that you spend every ‘working’ day of Ella Higginbotham aged 16 the week with? This family can definitely be your own personal pick and for lots of us it takes many years to perfect; swapping and changing friendship groups in primary school and ending up with a new best friend every day. However in our teenage years we seem to have grown out of this and we all have friends that are there to stay- our second family.

I am lucky enough to have found a group that are as wacky as me.

You can’t have friends that don’t understand your weird ways (and you of course have to trust them to not tell everyone else these weird ways!). I see some friendship groups that constantly argue over silly things and it’s impossible to keep up with who is friends with who or who took who’s side- it must be exhausting! If you can’t stick with your friends for longer than a week without some sort of dispute then maybe they aren’t your ‘best friends for life’ after all. With the stress of school and families that some teens have to live with, a solid friendship group is needed for that support and release when you just need a laugh!

In secondary schools, everyone always pictures the stereotypical friendship divide: the nerds, the jocks, the popular group. But is that realistic? Are we living in ‘Mean Girls’? Maybe to some extent but in the big picture, we are all just sleepy teenagers that turn up to school and complain together about being there. The biggest stereotypical problem is that you can barely walk down the corridor with a member of the opposite sex without being attacked with wolf whistles and questions about if you are a new couple. Sure, some people tease, but really, after five years in school, they should have realised that you Next are not a new couple and just friends!

Basically, friends can torment you sometimes but that’s what they’re there for! Imagine how boring life would be if everyone was serious the whole time; that doesn’t appeal to me! If you can’t have a laugh with and get support from your friends then what is the point?!

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KIDS DIARY

If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Bingham School of Dance - classes held at Old School House, Bingham from 3 years to adult.

01522 788572. Shan@binghamdance.co.uk or visit www.binghamdance.co.uk Bottesford Pre-School Playgroup - 9am - 4pm (weekdays, term-time) in the grounds of Belvoir High School. Large outdoor area. For more info: 01949 844489 or enquiries@bottesfordpreschool. org.uk

Bingham Baby & Toddler Group - meet Friday morning 10am - 12 noon at Church House, Bingham. £2 (includes refreshments). For more information call Donna on 0777 4676301

1st Bingham Scout Group - Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts; waiting lists for all sections.

More adult leaders/helpers always needed. More info on our website: www.1stbinghamscouts.org.uk

Carnarvon Kids Club CIC - Before and After School Club + Holiday Club based at Carnarvon Primary School, Bingham. Contact Deborah on 07817 974659 or email: carnarvonkidsclub@ntlworld.com

Vale Judo Club - Thursdays 6-7pm at Bingham Leisure Centre. Ages 6-16. Sport England Club Mark club. Largest club in East Midlands. For more info contact Mike on 07904 018028 or mike.newton@ valejudoschools.co.uk. For more info visit www.valejudoschools.co.uk.

Rainbows Soft Play - under 5’s fun play sessions at Car Colston Village Hall every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, term time only. For more info call Alison Evans: 07855 822108 or visit www. rainbowsoftplay.co.uk

Cropwell Bishop Playgroup - 9am - 3.30pm (weekdays, term time). A well established, happy and fun environment. Learning through a broad play based curriculum, supporting children to be confident, sociable and curious. Spaces available for children 2yrs to school age. Please call for further info: 07516 995281

BLCAC - is a friendly target archery club with members shooting all bow types. We have close links with Toot Hill, other schools and local groups. Contact us at - secretary@binghamarchery.co.uk

Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds every Sunday morning from 10am to 12noon. Contact Andrew Whitaker on 07891 654978.

Rainbows, Brownies & Guides - for information on groups in NG13 call free on 0800 169 5901 or visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com.

Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical & modern music ever written! We meet every Wed eve in Carlton.

See: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael Overbury on 01636 702054.

Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 7pm - 9.15pm.

Calverton And Bingham Swimming Club - offer lessons at Calverton & training sessions most weekdays at Calverton, Bingham, Southwell, Cotgrave or Portland depending on ability & space. For more info email: info@cabsc.co.uk or check out the website: www.cabsc.co.uk Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information.

Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org

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We are an independent family-run restaurant specialising in traditional and modern sweet crêpes and savoury galettes-made freshly to order and using the traditional recipes and methods of Brittany, France, as well as classics like American pancakes with bacon and maple and a range of delicious freshly-made waffles and ice cream sundaes. We are located in the characterful, beamed, former Post Office building on Long Acre in Bingham. We are fully licensed and also sell a unique range of Breton artisan beers and ciders.

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Drayton Manor Park has always been a family favourite of mine and with fond childhood memories of the rides and the zoo there, when we were asked to review the park for the magazines I jumped at the chance.

Now with four children of my own ranging from 3-15 years and even Grandad joining us for the day, I was excited to be visiting the park again. It had everything for a great day out with Thomas Land for the littlies and the big rides for the older two but surprisingly there were a number of rides we could all enjoy together, including the Flying Dutchman, Drunken Barrels, Wild West Shoot Out, Buffalo Coaster and the Big Wheel. So if you go as a family don’t forget to check these out as well as the zoo and reptile house.

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DINING OUT – THE BENTINCK HOTEL

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ottingham has a lot to offer. Many visitors from the UK and globally enjoy the city, which boasts excellent entertainment venues, including the Royal Centre and Capital FM Arena. Retail therapy is another major attraction, for visitors to Nottingham.

Fashion (many designer), independents and high street names satisfy today’s requirements, very well indeed.

The Council House, with its 200ft high dome, overlooks the Old Market Square. Nottingham Castle, the caves, Robin Hood, Nottingham Forest and Notts County Football Clubs, plus Trent Bridge cricket events, draw many people to Nottingham, every year.

Perhaps a boat trip on the River Trent appeals or a visit to the National Water Sports Centre, at nearby Holme Pierrepont. Nottingham is home to the National Ice Centre, too. Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem, reputed to be the country’s oldest inn, is a popular venue amongst many very interesting properties, in and around Nottingham.

The Bentinck Hotel, Bar and Brasserie, is in a perfect location, next to Nottingham’s rail and tram stations.

Following a £1.5m restoration and refurbishment, this Grade II listed building offers luxury bedrooms, which have retained many beautiful, original features and also enjoy views of Nottingham Castle, as well as having the technology requirements, for today’s living needs. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, to both residents and non-residents. The menus utilise many ingredients and produce from the Nottinghamshire area. Healthy and hearty breakfasts satisfy all tastes.

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and Seafood Risotto. Mains have Sirloin Steak served with king prawns, peppercorn or blue cheese sauce.

Chicken Milanese is served with spicy tomato sauce and olives. These are favourite choices for many diners.

Main courses are plentiful and come complete. Black Cherry Cheesecake is amongst desserts available. The ‘Express Menu’ has Croque Madame, Minute Steak and Season Risotto, amongst ample choices, if time is a limiting factor.

Hotel guests enjoy a discount in the Brasserie, which also stocks a very good range of wines/drinks. Booking is advisable, particularly during busy periods.

The Bentinck Hotel, Station Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG2 3AJ Tel: 0115 958 7701 Email: reservations@ thebentinckhotel.co.uk www.thebentinckhotel.co.uk As Always.

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KILLER FILLERS

In a previous life I used to own a sandwich bar and we always made all our sandwich fillings from scratch. Here are some of the best sellers. These would make great fillers for jacket spuds, cobs, wraps, salad bowls and of course sandwiches.

Coronation Chicken

1 chicken small onion - finely chopped 1tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric 2 tbsp tomato puree 5 tbsp red wine 1 lemon - rind & juice 2 tbsp apricot jam ¾ pint mayo

Poach the chicken. Once cooked & cooled strip meat from bones.

Gently fry the onion in some oil. When soft add all the spices and tom puree. Cook for 1 minute. Add the wine, lemon rind & juice. Cook for 5 mins. Add the jam and leave to cool. When cool - strain and then mix with the mayo and pour over the chicken.

Mushroom Paté

Corned Beef Crunch

200g tin corned beef ½ red pepper - diced 2” cucumber - diced 1 stick celery - diced ¼ red onion - diced 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp horseradish sauce black pepper

Mash the corned beef up with a fork. Mix with all the vegetables. Mix the mayo & horseradish and stir into the mix. Season to taste.

The crunch mix works well with tuna, cheese and cream cheese.

200g mushrooms - sliced 1 small onion - chopped 15g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic - chopped small bunch parsley 1 tbsp sherry 200g cream cheese grated nutmeg, salt & pepper, lemon juice

Melt butter & oil in pan. Cook onion & garlic gently til soft. Add mushrooms & cook for 5 mins. Add sherry & boil rapidly until all liquid gone. Cool the mixture then add to a food processor with the parsley, seasoning & cream cheese. Whizz to desired consistency. Place in serving dish & refridgerate for 2 hours.

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Nottingham Centre (National Trust)

Summer 2014 Teams race to sign up for Nottingham dragon boat spectacular!

Companies, clubs and organisations from across the East Midlands are getting their teams together and signing up to take part in the sixth Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge. This hugely popular annual event takes place on Sunday 3rd August in aid of Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People and has fast become one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the local and regional events calendar.

A large proportion of the entries are new teams each year and, as technique and timing are more likely to win the day than physical prowess, everyone has an even chance.

With more than one prize on offer there really is something for every team to aim for. Trophies will be presented to the winning crew, the top mixed crew (minimum 5 ladies), the ‘best dressed’ crew and the crew raising the most money for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. The top fundraisers for Rainbows will also receive a special meal kindly donated by The Oriental Pearl Chinese restaurant, based in West Bridgford, who plan to enter a team into the Challenge.

Exciting, colourful and great fun, no previous experience is required to enter a team of up to 11 people into the event. The dragon boats, qualified helms and all racing equipment are provided and each crew is guaranteed a minimum of three races.

To make sure your company, club or group of friends is on the start line on Sunday 3rd August please call Gable Events on 01780 470718 or visit the Dragon Boat Challenge website at www. dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/nottingham. Deadline for entries is 25 July.

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The Nottingham Centre (supporters of National Trust) has enjoyed a very successful twelve months under the excellent leadership of Sylvia Hale, who took over as chairman last year.

This year’s summer excursions got off to a good start with a visit to the Macclesfield Silk Museums, and Cuckoo Clock Museum. This was followed by a trip to Iron Bridge Gorge museums in May. In June, members are looking forward to a day in Lincolnshire, visiting Alford Manor House, reputedly the largest thatched manor house in England. After lunch the party moves on to Gunby Hall. There are no booked tours here so visitors are free to explore the lovely gardens at leisure.

Keen walkers can also enjoy an organised ‘TV’ walk through Lyme Park in the Peak District. Then in August a three day walking holiday is planned.

The thriving Garden Interest Group will visit Doddington Hall Gardens, near Lincoln, Park Farm, Southwell, and Penarth Gardens, Sherwood, a beautiful garden found in the unlikely setting of the old Nottingham Brickwork quarry.

The Nottingham Centre is affiliated to National Trust and takes pleasure in contributing financially to NT properties in need. Over the past year donations have been given to several properties, including Belton House, Croome Park, Rufford Old Hall, and Stoneywell, a beautiful ‘Arts and Crafts’ house in Leicestershire, a recent acquisition.

The cost to join the Nottingham Centre is £6.00 for individual membership, £10.00 per couple, but it is necessary to be a member of National Trust to join. It is a friendly organisation offering something for everyone. In winter meetings are held at The Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham.

For more information contact the membership Secretary, Heather Brooks, Tel: 0115 943 6272, (mobile/weekends: 07867563885) email:heatherbro@aol.com www.nottinghamnt.co.uk

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MUSICAL roundup

If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming events. You just need to email us at: info@ng5.org.uk by the first Friday of the month.

Introducing Carlton Brass..

Our roots date back to the old Netherfield Railwayman’s Silver Band formed in 1902 at the Colwick Locomotive Depot, part of the Great Northern Railway.

Carlton Band Organisation now consists of two sister bands Carlton Brass (Nottingham) 2nd Section Band, and Carlton Brass Training Band. Both bands attend a wide range of events from contests to weddings and Christmas Carols. Carlton Training Band have just started sending out their requirement squad to local schools, providing an interactive assembly and getting children interested in their local brass band. With having the two sister bands we cater for a wide range of abilities and age groups ranging from 8 to the over 50s. You are never too old to learn a new skill!

If you fancy giving it a go for further information please contact:

Heather Foley 07954384987 or Gwen Woolley 07747 196808

Music for Everyone gets Sherwood singing!

Nottingham based music education charity, Music for Everyone, is recruiting for singers to join their daytime choir in Sherwood.

Especially designed for singers of all abilities and experience, the choir rehearse on a Thursday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm at Sherwood Methodist Church.

So is Music for Everyone’s aim to get everyone in Nottingham Singing? Angela Kay of Newark, founder and Artistic Director of Music for Everyone for the past 30 years exclaimed “Let's hope so, we started with just one group in 1983 and now we have numerous choirs and other ensembles rehearsing and performing all over the city and county, so who knows!”

Anyone interested in joining Daytime Voices can try out a session for free on Thursday 12 June at Sherwood Methodist Church (2pm - 4pm). For more information contact Music for Everyone on 0115 9589312 email admin@music-for-everyone.org or visit their website www.music-for-everyone.org

Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir – 93 years old and still going strong!

Founded in 1920, ECMVC is still very much alive and kicking all these years later. ECMVC is not only very proud of its history but continues to innovate and promote the very best of male voice singing as it performs for local groups and audiences, hosts visiting choirs and joins others as guests elsewhere.

In 2008, ECMVC took a bold idea and turned it into reality. What about inviting a few other local choirs to join in and raise some much needed funds for charity? Sounds Sensational was born and has raised thousands of pounds for charity over the years.

As important as these events are, the choir have at their heart the need to promote the enjoyment of singing whilst performing on their own for local organisations. For the very latest news and concert details, please visit the choir’s website – www. ecmvc.org.

Ravenshead Community Choir

Concert - 20 July Doors open 2.30pm Tickets £4 adults/£2 children 01623 431674 for tickets

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Help Wanted to Put Notts Brownies in the Picture Girlguiding Nottinghamshire is looking for help to build a library of pictures covering 100 years of Brownies across the county.

This year marks the centenary of the formation of Brownies, which is the section of Girlguiding specifically for girls aged 7-10.

Activities to mark the milestone are taking place all over the UK and one of the projects here in Nottinghamshire is to compile a digital photo-album showing Brownies in action over the decades. The pictures will also be used to support news stories about the Brownies’ celebrations, and the best ones will be sent to ITV Central News for a feature later in the year.

‘We’re asking people to scour their attics and old photograph albums to find archive pictures of local Brownies and their leaders,’ says Aspley Guide Leader Kayleigh Hunt, who is managing the project for Girlguiding Nottinghamshire. ‘The pictures should be scanned and sent to us by e-mail, accompanied by brief details as to who’s in the picture and when or where it was taken.

The images will be added into our Big Brownie Photo-Album, creating a unique record of Brownies in Notts.’

K a y l e i g h stresses that she is not asking for treasured original photographs to be sent in. ‘We need digital files only, preferably jpgs,’ she says. ‘But anyone without access to a scanner is welcome to get in touch and I’ll do my best to help get their pictures added to our album!’

Images and queries should go to Kayleigh Hunt at pr@girlguidingnottinghamshire.org. uk

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During the first three months of the year the Newark Air Museum’s education programme that has been developed in-conjunction with Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) and the Arts Council England (ACE) has been a huge success. Between mid-January and the end of March, the museum has delivered education sessions to twelve school groups, as compared to the seventeen that were delivered in the whole of 2013.

As part of this programme the museum has received various grants from AHL to support and enhance the programme of education activities. One particular item that has just been completed is an Anderson Shelter, which will be used for the World War II / Evacuation topic.

Rather than secure an old structure the museum utilised the grant funding to purchase a new unit. This was assembled in Hangar 1 by museum staff member Nigel Bean and museum volunteer Bill Potter. Once the structure was completed the site excavation work for the project was undertaken by local contractor, D Lyne Ground Maintenance.

Once in situ the Anderson Shelter was then covered with the excavate soil.

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To add authenticity to the Anderson Shelter, it has been ‘furnished’ with representative ‘period-style’ bunk beds and associated fixtures and fittings. Work is now underway to cultivate a small area of ground around the new exhibit, where some vegetables may be grown as part of the museum’s own ‘Dig For Victory’ campaign.

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Nottingham & District Pre-Retirement Group Celebrate Their 47th Anniversary A charity in the East Midlands is celebrating its 47th Anniversary. They help people who are approaching retirement by providing seminars which cover finance, health, legal advice, safety, security, income tax, consumer rights, volunteering, pensions, benefits and how to occupy leisure time.

There are many important changes in legislation which will affect State Retirement Pension date/ages and full details will be explained in the seminars. This will be particularly pertinent in relation to the Flat Rate State Pension which will start in April 2016. The recent budget proposals will also be explained in full during the sessions.

During the course, each delegate receives a Resource Pack and a 1:1 with each speaker to discuss any personal queries. The Course Leader (always a retired person) is in attendance for the whole of the time and can give first hand experience and help. The 3 Day Seminars are held each month and a charge is raised to cover the admin. costs. It is recommended that people attend within 3 years of retirement so that they can plan ahead.

The next Seminar is to be held on 23rd, 24th, 25th June and places must be booked in advance as lunch is included. All the dates for 2014 are on the website. Full details at www. ndprc.org.uk or ring the office for an Information Pack. Tel: 0115 922 3824. Bookings can be made on-line for Pre-Retirement or Mid-Life Seminars. For NHS Staff, special courses are held 3 times a year in March, July and October.

A Nomination form will need to be completed to book a place on these courses.

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Oddfellows Launches New City Centre Social The Nottingham Branch of the Oddfellows launched a new Nottingham city centre daytime social event at the beginning of April.

The event will be held on the first Friday of every month.

The informal gettogethers will take place at The Nottingham M e c h a n i c s centre at 3 North Sherwood Street, Nottingham NG1 4EZ and will start at 10.30am to 12.30pm. Each session has a theme, such as craft, games or guest speakers.

District Secretary for the Oddfellows Karen Pye-Smith said: “We want to provide greater opportunity for people to get out and about during the daytime – to meet new people and try their hand at new things in a really friendly setting”.

“The socials are open to everyone and people may want to use the occasion and convenient central location to reconnect with friends from across the Nottingham area, as the centre is well connected with trams and buses.”

There may be a small fee for the sessions to help cover the cost of the session.

The Oddfellows is a friendly society which provides social activities, care and support for some 280,000 m e m b e r s across the UK, including around 500 in the Nottingham area.

For more information please contact Karen on 07921 821866 or 01949 843727 or email: karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk.

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Classic Thriller Season

Our fourth exhibition at Cotgrave was again a success. We had eighteen layouts on display, three of which were by members Les Richardson, Gareth Harbottle and Trevor Webster.

The layout voted “Best in Show” was Cotonon-Dove (pictured above) with Gareth’s Airesby Colliery a very close second. Airesby is based on where Gareth spent his childhood at Knottingley near the river Aire, with collieries loading merrygo-round trains for the power stations.

Trevor’s Whatton Parva (pictured below)got the “Best Scenery” award. Ian Mumford and Ian Orchard were so impressed by the Exhibition that they have already visited the clubrooms as potential new members. Ian Mumford already has two N Gauge layouts at home.

will be at the Theatre Royal from 28 July - 23 August For tickets and info: www.trch.co.uk/ 0115 989 5555 All correct answers will be entered into a draw. Winners will be notified by Monday 21 July 2014. The tickets are for the 7.30pm performances on 28 July.

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pets Join - and make a real difference to local animals Readers are invited to make a real difference to local, vulnerable animals by joining a local ‘lifeline’ animal charity.

Nottingham based Animal Accident Rescue Unit provides a literal lifeline to injured, abandoned and neglected domestic animals plus wildlife. Its work is only made possible from a mixture of donations: financial from kind members of the public - and time from its volunteers.

For a modest annual subscription, membership of this small charity is potentially the best way to help it continue - and brings with it benefits such as newsletters. Whether for yourself or as a present for another, this gift ‘keeps on giving’. Alternatively, weekly or monthly payments, direct from a bank account or by cheque can be arranged. Yearly membership is currently OAP/student/unwaged at £3.50, single at £7 or family at £10 – whilst tax can be reclaimed on Gift Aid status donations.

As one volunteer explains on costs: ‘If, for example, existing members gave just £1 a week, this would buy a year’s supply of insulin and needles for a diabetic cat, or microchips for fostered animals.’ As a registered charity, donators can be assured that every donation goes where it should; helping dogs like Ellie (pictured) who readers may recall was found in an appalling state … but thanks to the charity’s supporters was rehomed to a lovely home.

To join or donate to help Animal Accident Rescue Unit’s work, visit www.aaru.org.uk to join securely online using Paypal, email admin@aaru.org.uk, call 0115-932 1555 or write to Animal Accident Rescue Unit, PO Box 5414, Nottingham NG14 5DT for a membership form.

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Meet up from 11am near the Lake; Walkies starts 12noon You (and your woofer if you bring one) can enjoy a varied route whilst raising funds for abused and neglected animals Non-dog walkers also most welcome so why not start getting sponsors now?

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Who are you trying to please?

We all seek approval, wanting to be shown praise, appreciated and commended on the things we achieve and accomplish in our lives.

Do you find yourself trying to please people, always putting others first to the detriment of yourself?

We are taught to treat others as we would want to be treated. Does this then, give permission for the sacrificing of ourselves, our health, welfare and emotional wellbeing?

- Perhaps not!

What and where are you seeking approval?

So often our lives become a reflection of the places we spend time, people we are surrounded by and the habits we have created.

So when can addiction to approval begin?

Sometimes we cannot remember where it all began, but all of a sudden we are hooked!

Our awareness of addictions is usually around substances that we ingest, inject or inhale. However, we can also dull our senses, by becoming so fixed on having this part of us fulfilled until it drives us and takes control, of most, aspects of our lives.

It can present itself, through pleasing family, or being overloaded at work, by always having to be the one to organise, fix and create things.

In our friendships, it is reflected by becoming responsible for addressing needs, keeping everyone happy and being what everyone else, wants you to be!

So how do we come off this merry go-round that ends up disabling us, restricting our thoughts, our actions, our purpose; limiting our personalities and manipulating our character?

Where is it getting us and what are we getting from it?

The reality is that we do get something from it!

Every behaviour has a specific intention, whether good or bad, and has a payoff, of some sort. This payoff though, does not

result in great long term investment returns; instead it can leave us bereft, unfulfilled, dulling our senses and bewildered, as to who or what we are! Becoming more and more suppressed, trampled on and feeling like a hamster on a wheel- going no where!

However we do have choices and when we become aware of this place we find ourselves in, we can begin taking steps to get off, and little by little, begin to choose a different path.

Pleasing and loving are two different things.

Love incorporates care, value and respect.

Trying to please can be to the detriment of your health, sanity and own needs, which does not represent love, quite the opposite!

Sometimes we need to love ourselves enough to say no. We create the situation of taking, so if we give differently, it enables others to take accordingly.

Setting boundaries around what, when and how much, we can do for others, speaks and says “I am honouring and valuing myself”, which inevitably gets reflected back by others.

When we can honestly answer this, we can proceed forward to identify the process of change, beginning with where it is impacting you the most.

Why? You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, especially self worth. So offer yourself a taste of it today, get used to the flavour and practice, until it becomes the new part of you.

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Cyclists; love them or hate them you can’t deny that they are everywhere at the moment.

Whether or not you like taking to the road on two wheels, you can probably appreciate that having a car crawling behind you while waiting to pass is just as frustrating for the cyclist as it is for the driver.

And as the weather perks up, you can guarantee that more and more people will be taking their bike out for a ride.

So please, whether you are behind a wheel or at the handle bars, let’s all be patient and considerate on the roads and don’t forget those helmets.

But it’s not just your own safety that you need to be mindful of, take a moment to think about the security of your bike otherwise you could be facing a long walk home.

Most bike owners do the right thing by securing their cycles to allocated posts. The problem is the chains that are often used are very easy to cut.

Putting a £5 padlock or chain on a £1,000 bike is a bit like closing your front door but leaving it unlocked. It isn’t enough to stop criminals.

Take pride in your ride. Lock

up your bike if you leave it, no matter how short your stop, and always park where it can be seen clearly.

D-locks are stronger than cable locks or chains as they are a solid metal and very difficult to cut through. Make sure the lock is tight so that your bike is difficult to move around, twist or lever when it is parked.

Never lock your bike to something that is weaker than your lock and never leave the lock lying on the ground where it could be smashed easily.

Mark your bike’s frame via Bike Register or with Selectamark or CreMark.

Always keep a record of the frame/serial number and take photos of your bike, including details such as the make, model, frame size, colour and any other unique markings that could help us find it.

Register those details at www. immobilise.com or www. bikeregister.com as this will help us get your bike back to you if it is stolen and later recovered.

Report suspicious or unusual activity around bikes to police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with any information.

Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable? To find out more about our prerecruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 800 2429 or visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials links