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Welcome to our bumper summer edition.

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Thanks to Abby, aka The Fishwife’s Kitchen for the delicious salad recipes - we can’t wait to try them.

If you fancy a great day out for FREE why not enter our West Midlands Safari Park competiton? We have FIVE family passes for you to win.

This edition also includes some new features on gardening (thanks Green Goddess), healthy eating (thanks Wholefood Warrier) and sport (thanks Vinnie).

Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine

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crossword 12 sudoku 18 safer neighbourhoods 42 business, IT & finance eat, drink & be merry! recipes free time community diary a helping hand helping hand directory classifieds looking good, feeling great

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kids 66 kids diary 66 - 67 useful information 68 puzzle solutions 68 index / list of advertisers 70

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pets From 6 April 2016 by law you have to microchip your dog or face a fine of £500 plus other fees from the dog warden and kennelling charges.

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As of 6 April 2016 it has been law to microchip your dog or face a fine of £500 plus other fees from the Dog warden and kennelling fees.

We at Dunromin on the hill want to it’s ud to announce is proreturn help your faithful friend! By coming to you at home relaxed &microchip your dog minimise stress all round. Please contact us for details.

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Frankie’s fabulous news – what about Ginny and Chester?

There is good news for one cat following last month’s appeal for a home: after a year of waiting, Frankie has at last moved in! Could two other long-term cats be moving soon?

All three were rescued by local charity Animal Accident Rescue Unit, which wants to finally rehome Ginny and Chester – plus numerous others. As Ginny’s fosterer highlights: ‘Ginny’s about 6 years old, loves salmon and craves affection.’ Chester’s carer explains: ‘Chester’s about 4 years old, is most friendly, loves company and his food!’

All the charity’s cats are “snap” FIV/FeLV bloodtested, for which both are clear– wormed, flea-treated, neutered, micro-chipped, litter trained plus vaccinated. Each new owner must continue the vaccinations.

Words and pictures cannot do Ginny and Chester justice, so for details on adopting either, contact the Adoption Officer on 01159985063 after 6pm. This number must not be used for any other purpose; or email this volunteer at admin@aaru.org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible.

The charity recommends its cats stay indoors for 6-8 weeks, and are kept in overnight. All adoptions need successful homechecks, with no rehoming on or near busy roads excluding indoor cats.

Entirely reliant on volunteers and donations, the charity urgently needs more FIV cat fosterers – call 0115-9321555 for details. Animal Accident Rescue Unit does not cover healthy strays/ unwanted pets, but neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 01159321555. For profiles of all animals needing homes visit www.animalaccident.org.uk.

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nother season, and another failed attempt at a play-off spot for Nottingham.

Inconsistent results were the prime factor, only being able to string together 3 victories at most throughout the season. The year ended on a high however, the Green and Whites thumping Cornish Pirates 55-33, including a hat-trick of tries for winger Iongi. The British and Irish Cup was no different – Nottingham failing to move off bottom place in group 4, finishing with 1 win and 1 draw.

With departures comes arrivals, and new Director of Rugby Simon Beetham was not hesitant to bring in fresh faces, alongside a notable returnee in hooker Jimmy Stevens.

James Stephenson and Ollie Evans both join from Ealing Trailfinders and Jersey respectively, and 28-year old Ben Hooper adds to the dominant front-row. Nottingham’s fifth signing comes in the shape of Jordan Coghlan from Munster, who racked up just 8 appearances last season on his developmental contract.

Aside from the players, Head Coach Martin Haag (leaving to coach the England U20 side) has been replaced by Irishman Ian Costello, who joins Nottingham from PRO12 side Munster, where he was assistant coach and in charge of both kicking and defence.

Nottingham enter the 2016/17 Championship with a new coach, new players, and surely a new mind set to reach the dreamy heights of a top four finish. It hasn’t happened since 1991, but maybe, just maybe, the Green and Whites might make a return to the top flight in the upcoming season.

Dan Mugford leaves for Premiership side Sale Sharks whilst prop Conor Carey departs for Connaught. Speaking about the departures, operations director Chris Simon said: “The fact that Conor will be playing in the PRO12 next season and Dan in the Premiership, just goes to show the clear developmental pathway we have here at Nottingham and this is something that will continue to be at the heart of what we do here at The Bay.”

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home & garden Retired PCSO Unveils New CCTV Camera in Calverton

After three years of dedicated work in the village and lobbying the council, retired PCSO John Taylor will see his vision become a reality and unveil a new CCTV camera in Calverton.

Gedling Borough Council has fitted the CCTV camera at the junction of Flatts Lane and Collyer Road in Calverton, after it was identified as a problem area.

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This will be the second camera installed in the village and will be used to detect and prevent crime. It has the ability to pan sideways, move up and down and zoom.

Recorded images are transmitted to a control room in Arnold, where operators have a direct link to contact Police and work closely with the council’s Neighbourhood Wardens, who carry out regular patrols in the village.

Mr Taylor worked with the parish council, schools and community centres to improve safety and created a strong link between the public and local police during his time as a PCSO. A hotspot for shoplifting was identified around the Co-op on Flatts Lane and after speaking to locals, Mr Taylor saw that people were keen for a CCTV camera in that location.

Community Protection Manager Kevin Nealon, who worked with Mr Taylor through the police, remained in contact with him and promised he would have the honour of unveiling the new camera once it was fitted a promise he has kept.

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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: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk by the first Friday of the month.

Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra is one of the leading amateur

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From Russia With Love - A glorious selection of Soviet inspired music!

Saturday 16th July 7pm Djanogly Recital Hall, Nottingham NG7 2RD Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door, including wine and nibbles, from Windblowers 0115 9410543. Donation to Rainbows. www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk

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If you enjoy singing then Carlton Male Voice Choir is looking for new members. You don’t need to be able to read music (you will be issued with CD’s) or be an ‘opera’ singer, just keen and reliable. We are a friendly, good humoured bunch with a good social life.

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Local musicians are invited to ‘Get Playing’ In association with the BBC Get Playing campaign, Nottingham Concert Band is holding a free ‘Open Rehearsal’ for adult musicians - including learners and returners - on the evening of Tuesday 5 July 2016.

Marking the band’s 25th anniversary, the rehearsal will run from 7.15pm to 9.30pm at Jesse Gray School on Musters Road in West Bridgford (NG2 7DD) and will provide an opportunity for proficient sight-readers to play through a selection of wind band music in the company of like-minded amateur musicians.

‘If you’re an adult brass or woodwind player and want to join the band for the night, then just bring your instrument and a music stand and we’ll find you a seat, even if you’ve not played much recently,’ says Music Director Robert Parker, who will be steering the massed musicians through a mixed programme.

‘Percussionists are also welcome – though please let us know that you’re coming so we can make sure there’s enough kit to go round!’

Places are limited: anyone wishing to take part is invited to register their interest via music@nottinghamconcertband.org or by calling Jill or Jeff on 01949 860126.

Burlington Jazz and the choir ‘In Accord’ presents: A Midsummer Open Air Concert at: Patching’s Art Centre, on Saturday 9th July 2016: 7.30pm Tickets: £8, £6 (Students) from 0115 960 6236 or: Patching’s Art Centre, Oxton Rd Calverton. Nottingham 9653479

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Nottingham Bluecoat Singers and friends present "Songs for Maggie's", a charity concert in the gardens of Strelley Hall in aid of Maggie's Centre.

Sunday 10th July 2016 @ 6.30pm.

Tickets £15, afternoon tea available from 4pm for £7.

A choir of over 60 members joined by professional soloists Sarah Helsby Hughes, Dawn Foxall and Nick Sales will perform pieces from Opera, musical theatre, and traditional choral music.

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In the rural 1900’s most of the work was still carried out using horses. Their metal shoes coupled with their exposed position in the fields led to dangers in storms. On 13th May 1908, 30 year old John Wilson, a married man with a child, had just moved from Stoke Bardolph to a farm in Burton Joyce. The farm belonged to Nottingham Corporation Sewage Works.

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At about 2pm there was a sudden and unannounced crack of lightning which struck both John Wilson’s horses. The bolt passed through them, killing them instantly.

Wilson was thrown from the plough with great force by the blast. Burning shreds of cloth were found scattered around him as his trousers and under clothes were blown off from the waist and his legs were badly burned.

It would appear that the lightning had first hit the horses and then travelled along the plough before hitting Wilson in the ankle.

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Marriott, who had escaped injury, along with the other two men, rushed to Wilson’s aid. By some miracle he was still alive even though the lightning had struck his left heel on which there was a very bad wound. He was also paralysed from the waist down.

Wilson was placed on a sheet on a spring waggon while Doctor Knight from Carlton was summoned. On his arrival Wilson was still unconscious.

Dr Knight arranged by telephone for Wilson to be transferred to the General Hospital. When he arrived at hospital they found that Wilson’s left foot was so badly damaged that they could not save it.

Wilson regained consciousness and the paralysis lifted. He had a long stay in hospital and finally recovered after two operations that resulted in the removal of his left leg below the knee.

In 1909 he sued Nottingham Corporation, the owners of the farm, for compensation.

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Herby Grilled Cucumber & Peach and Tomato Salad Mozzarella Salad Ingredients (amounts according to numbers)

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (substitute dried if necessary) 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Baby Plum Tomatoes (halved lengthways) 1 cucumber – peeled if you prefer, seeded and sliced Half a red onion, thinly sliced Handful of fresh mint leaves – chopped Handful fresh flat leaved parsley Handful of chopped fresh Dill Salt and Black Pepper Crumbled Feta Cheese – to taste Whisk together the first 3 ingredients for the dressing, then toss together the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with crumbled feta.

This one is a bit of effort – but well worth it!

Ingredients (amounts according to numbers) 3 peaches 2 spring onions Handful of chopped fresh coriander 2 tablespoons honey Half teaspoon of salt Half teaspoon lime zest Half teaspoon ground cumin Large pinch chilli powder (to taste) 1 tablespoon Tequila (optional) 2 or 3 tablespoons Olive oil I pack watercress or rocket (washed) Fresh Mozzarella Peel and chop 1 peach. Cut remaining peaches in quarterinch thick rounds (cut through the stem at top and bottom and then slice sideways-in until just before you hit the stone).

Mix together the chopped peach, spring onions and next 7 ingredients (& Tequila if using) in a food processor, add olive oil to desired consistency and pulse a couple of times until combined.

Oil a cold griddle pan and heat to a medium high heat. Brush

both sides of the peach rounds with some of the dressing and grill each peach round for 3-5 minutes. Arrange watercress on a plate and alternately layer a round of mozzarella and slice of peach, drizzle with remaining dressing.

Watermelon, Gorgonzola and Toasted Pecans Ingredients (amounts according to numbers) Large handful of chopped pecans Half a Watermelon seeded and cubed 1 pack baby salad leaves, or lambs lettuce Crumbled Gorganzola cheese Gently dry fry pecans until lightly toasted. Leave to cool. Combine watermelon and leaves in a large bowl, transfer to a large platter and sprinkle with the pecans and cheese.

Dress with something like a red wine vinaigrette or a balsamic drizzle.

NG14 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 per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Woodborough W.I - meet on 3rd Monday every month at Woodborough Village Hall at 7.30pm. For more information call President, Yvonne O’Donnell on 0115 965 5482.

Burton Joyce and Bulcote W.I - meet on 2nd Thursday every month at 7.00pm in Burton Joyce Village Hall. Visitors

welcome. Contact number: 0115 931 2313.

Lowdham Pantomime Group - meet every Wednesday, 8pm - 10pm from Sept - February. Children from 10 yrs. See website for further details: www.lowdhampanto.co.uk or contact the secretary: Jan Fish - 0115 966 4207 Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room.

Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel Geoff or Margaret on 0115 9141076/07806 608032.

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 Jenny on 01623 491331.

Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996 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 Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343.

Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 9939106 after 7pm for info. New members welcome.

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 Carlton Male Voice Choir - is currently looking for beginners and experienced singers to join the choir in concerts in the UK and abroad. Wives travel too. For details call 01623 471401 or 01623 633881 or www.carltonmvc.org 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 City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.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.

Kindred Spirits at Age UK Notts - over 150 social activities a month in and around Nottingham, including coffee mornings, day trips, walks and exercise classes to name but a few! Call 0115 841 4473 to find out more.

Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s.

We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot.

Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 9404147.

Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes.

Burton Joyce Players - put on two plays and a pantomime each year. We rehearse on Monday and Wednesday evenings in Burton Joyce village hall. For more details contact Mel Reynolds on secretary@burtonjoyceplayers.co.uk Burton Joyce Community Market - takes place in Burton Joyce Village Hall last Saturday morning of every month except December from 10am. Proft raised from table hire goes towards the upkeep of the hall. Any enquiries to: Sally Smith on 0115 9312766.

Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Calverton. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interestimg, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. We meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept - April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open at 7pm with a speaker at each meeting. For further info go to www.nottmhps.org. uk; email hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or phone Carol on 0115 914 2474.

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.

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Burton Joyce Bowls Club - the Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road. For further info 0115 8447 167 Woodborough Bridge Club - meet every Thursday, 7pm at Woodborough Village Hall. EBU affliated. Visitors welcome.

Contact Jane on 0115 965 2595 or enquiries@woodboroughbridgeclub.org.uk Lambley Historical Society - meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the Lowdham W.I. Hall. New members or visitors are always welcome. For information call Kay Winfield: 0115 9313646 or John Smith: 0115 9313066 Lowdham WI - meet at 7.30pm on 2nd Monday of the month (except January) at Lowdham WI Hall. Visitors welcome. For more information call 0115 966 3035

BJU3A - educational/ cultural/ social activities for retired/ semi-retired people of any age. Monthly meeting and 30+ interest

groups. Meetings - 1.45pm at BJ Village Hall. For further information contact 01636 830799 or visit website www.bju3a.co.uk Lambley WI - meet 2nd Monday every month at 7.30pm in Lambley Village Hall. Visitors always welcome. Contact Michelle: michelle.church156@btinternet or call 0115 779 3623 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.

Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham Trent Valley Art Group - meets on Monday afternoons 1.30 - 3.30 in Burton Joyce & surrounding areas. We paint and sketch out of doors in fine weather and work indoors in winter weather. We take part in local art exhibitions & events working with beginners & more advanced students. For more info call 0115 931 2422 to speak to the tutor.

Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome.

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & 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.

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 City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free.

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 New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Lowdham Bowls Club - join us for casual or competitive sport and all year round social activities. We are on Main Street next to the village hall, opposite The Old Ship Inn. For further information call Steve on 0115 931 2889.

Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.

Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thursday at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ from 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit our website: www.gemconnection.org for more information or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome.

Lowdham History Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month (Sept - April) in the Lowdham WI Hall.

New members & visitirs always welcome to hear varied & interesting speakers. For more info call Maureen Handley: 0115 966 9462 Dover Beck Flower Club - meet 3rd Thursday monthly at Burton Joyce Village Hall. For more info call 0115 965 4745.

Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098 The British Sugarcraft Guild - meet 2nd Friday of month (except Dec) at 7.30pm, Burton Joyce Village Hall, Trent Lane. Visitors & new members always welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Jackie: 07708 035311 or taylorj786@btinternet.com Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year for local walks & hosts an informative talks programme each autumn/winter in Burton Joyce. For details of activities & events please visit: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/ category/gedling or contact Gary Wood on 0115 920 5940 Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome, inc. potential members. Singing courses held.

Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecity.net

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The Dover Beck Flower Club Burton Joyce Village Hall 7 for 7.30pm - Visitors (£6) welcome

July 21st - “Visions of Cornwall” - David Martin Sept 15th - “Friends in Nice Places” - Judy Walker For more information and tickets please call 0115

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Burton Joyce Senior Citizens’ Club - meeting on the first Tuesday of each month in the Old Church Hall, Main Street, Burton

Joyce at 7.30pm except February and August when we have outings. We have a varied programme and you don’t have to be ancient to join us - 55 is old enough! Visitors and new members always welcome. 0115 931 2413 The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single, separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383 The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - for people who want to make new friends, have some fun, take gentle exercise and learn how to square dance. We meet every Thursday at The Old School, Cropwell Bishop at 7.30pm. For more info call Kath - 01949 860843 Trent Valley Singers - a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thursday 1.30 - 3.30pm at Burton Joyce Community Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to songs from the shows. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Contacts - Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965

Calverton Cricket Club - welcomes players of all ages for this season. Just turn up at our ground above James Seely Park on Thursday senior net practice night from 6 p.m. or come up to our ground any Saturday afternoon. Contact Derek Pickering on 07989180499, Tweet to @calvertoncc or visit www.calvertoncc.co.uk

The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Lindsay Morgan Hall,

Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley, NG3 6FY. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus

Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace,

Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk

Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield.

For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@virginmedia.com.

Friends of Nottingham Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham

Castle. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734 Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane Park (behind Vale pub) 3 times a week. Learn to Run courses if you are new to running as well as walking group. See website for details: ww.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come and try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available on premises. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www.saturdaysingers.org.uk Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tuesdays - 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.

Seated Yoga Class - Thursdays 2-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton.

Free. New members very welcome. Call 0115 847 0551 or just turn up!

Lowdham Bridge Club - come and meet some friendly folk on a Monday morning & have an enjoyable game of Rubber Acol Bridge at Lowdham WI Hall 10am - 12.30pm. Contact Harry Healey on 966 3434 or email: harrychrishealey@gmail.com for further details. All levels & abilities welcome. £10 introductory fee + £2 weekly table fee. Includes refreshments.

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They held a successful Respiratory Information event at Daybrook Baptist Church where 101 people with lung conditions and their carers braved the weather and made the effort to come and see Respiratory Consultant Dr Charlotte Bolton from the Nottingham Respiratory Research Unit talk passionately about Self management,and the benefits of Breathe easy and the Pulmonary Rehabilitation and how every respiratory patient should have a prescription for both.

People met with professionals from the respiratory teams and found out more about local support services. There were free refreshments and prize draw of ÂŁ50.

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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 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 NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer 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, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. 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 Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday 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 adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd 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 at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation.

Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 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 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 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.

Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153 Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 962 1153.

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - we support people with any type of arthritis. We meet last Friday od each month at Sherwood Community Centre from 11am - 1pm. For more info call Muriel Weisz on 0115 920 9100 Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.

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 Sherwood Lunch Club - £3.20 for a 3 course meal with tea or coffee. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 9621153.

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.

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 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.

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

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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.

Kings Money Advice Centre - offers free, impartial debt advice. Please go to www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399.

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 Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net 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

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

Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 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)

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.

Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk

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

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 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. Meetings take place 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

Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption.

Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811

Recover from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org

MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 Breathe Easy Nottingham East - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at The Longbow, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8FQ

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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Sell your unwanted items for FREE. Call 0115 926 9777 Magimix Le Duo Combi Juicer. Chrome.

Centrifugal and citrus options. Includes all attachments & instructions. £40. 07800 633101 Children’s Pool Table. Folding. Blue baize.

Includes balls, cues & chalk. Good cond. 4ft x 2ft. Perfect for small spaces. £30. 07800 633101 Greenhouse. 6ft x 6ft aluminium. Dismantled. £75 ono. 07976 833830 Bulova Quartz Diamond Watch. Boxed with cert. Cost £179. Never worn. £65 ono. 07894 078815 Guinea Pig Cage. 2 storey with ramp. Fox proof bars (no mesh). £45 ono. 07894 078815 R & G Aero Crash Protectors. Complete with all fittings/teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF1250 GT (faired version). £75 ono. 07894 078815 Greenhouse.

Hexagonal, walk-in with shelving. 195cm x 224cm. Heavy duty reenforced covering. £30. 0115 956 6066 19” LCD Tecknica TV. With stand & remote.

VGC. Hardly used. £45. 0115 956 6066 2 x Sunloungers. Multi-position. Green. £15 each. 0115 956 6066 Jigsaws. 18 x 1000 piece. Mainly Gibsons. £4 each or £65 the lot. 01623 754134 3 Booklet Australian Link Stamp. Complete set. With GB, USA & New Zealand. £20 ono.

0115 926 8968 Heavyweight Raw Silk Fabric. 2.5m long x 1.6m wide (2 lots, 1 navy, 1 turquoise). £15 each. Will sell separately. 0115 926 8968 8 Wooden Folding Garden Chairs. £15 each ono. 07812 210878 Keyboard Amplifier. Built in Leslie. £40 ono.

07812 210878 Ignis Whirlpool Electric Fan Oven. Fits in a kitchen housing unit. £60 ono. 0115 953 5723 2 Mirrored Wardrobe Doors. 6ft4” x 2ft with tracking. £20 ono. 0115 953 5723 Halogen Oven. Andrew James hinged lid 12 ltr boxed. Used once. Inc. book & accessories.

Cost £50 accept £30. 0115 914 2603 Clarks 10” Cable Saw on Stand. VGC. £80.

0115 840 4967 Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut/Embossing Machine.

For card making. £40 ono. 07752 666183

WANTED. Old photographs or colour transparencies of Newstead Abbey gardens & related ephemera, for research project. 01623 793453 WANTED. Old advertising signs & clocks, any age or condition, tin or enamel. 0115 920 3460 WANTED. Memorabilia of Linby colliery. 07941 770569 WANTED. Samsung Galaxy Note 1 mobile phone. Reasonable price paid. 07985 240292 WANTED. Child’s garden toy equipment.

Suitable for up to 4yrs. 0115 952 3202 Wolf Garten Quality Garden Tools.

Interchangeable. 4ft7” handle, 1ft rake, hoe push/pull, weeder. £30 ono. 0115 963 0859 Confidence Vibe Tone Vibration Plate. £20.

07985 592109 Domyos Rowing Machine AV500. £20. 07985 592109 10 Designer Handbags. As new. £150 the lot.

07985 240292 Set of Size 4 Bowls. Size 4 woods. £35. 0115 928 6894 3 Sectioned Folding Metal & Cane Screen.

70” high x 54” total width. £20. 07792 837252 Brother JS-23 Sewing Machine. Brand new. £45. 01773 765702 Ladies Blue Mink Golf Clubs. 1,3 & 5 woods, putting & sand iron, 3,5,6,7 & 9 irons. £100.

0115 926 5673 Aluminium Chimney Cowl. In VGC. £4. 07971 179120 Mitsubushi Pajero Maintenance Manual. For models 1983 - 1996. £5. 07971 179120 Baby Bouncy Chair. In denim blue & grey.

Used at grandparents house for 1 child.VGC. £6. 07971 179120 2 Charles Dickens Character Figures. Mr Micawber & Mr Pickwick. English china 7” high. £10 for both. 0115 962 1529 Small Collection of 5 Cigarette Lighters.

Offers invited. 0115 962 1529 JMB Refrigerator. 4 cubic feet. Under counter size. Ex.cond. £15 ono. 0115 920 3318 Half Size Sunbed. Never used. Still boxed. £30. 0115 920 3318 Castlegarden XP 41 EL Mower. Electric with safety cut-out & grass collection box. 10 yrs old but little used. £20. 0115 911 0277

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Sell your unwanted items for FREE. Call 0115 926 9777 Suzuki 1250 Bandit Aluminium Chain Guard. £15 ono. 07894 078815 Black Office Armchair. Never used. Was £95, will sell for £35. 0115 928 6901 White Letter Box. With keys. Brand new. £35.

0115 928 6901 Aluminium 11ft 6” Double Extension Ladder.

Excellent condition. £30. 0115 966 5638 Dulux Paint Pod. Little used. Still boxed. £10.

0115 966 5638 Electric Car Polisher. Perfect condition. As new, still boxed. £10. 0115 966 5638 Performance Power Electric Tile Cutter.

550w. Used once. £25. 0115 840 4967 Baby Taylor Acoustic Guitar. VGC. £140.

0115 840 4967 Massage Couch. Good condition (no carrying case). £20. 07984 024286 Exercise Bike. £15. 07984 024286 2 x Folding Garden Chairs. With padded cushions. £30. 0115 928 6829 Ryobe RS82455 Shredder. Electric, quiet shredder. Good condition. £70. 0115 854 6824 Curtains - Fully Lined. Made by Elizabeths Interiors. Teal/gold thread. W7ft8”, D59”, Pelmet W106”, 14” deep @ edges, 10” centre.

VGC. £50ono. 07986 133296 Hoover Upright Bagless Cleaner. Never been used. Boxed. £50. 0115 926 7425 2 Convector Heaters. Heat settings 1 - 10.

Good condition. Open to offers. 0115 926 7425 Ladies Muddy Fox Bike. £40. 07891 109666 Large Pet Carrier. £5. 07891 109666 Disabled Walker. Excellent condition. Very sturdy with seat, shopping tray & walking stick.

Used twice. £25. 0115 926 4720 Boxed Family Games. Monopoly Original edition. Film wrapped. £15. Waddingtons “Lose Your Shirt” horse racing game. £8. Marble shoot game £2. 07507 780358 12 Ceramic Wall Plates & Plate Holder.

“Old Country Crafts” by Royal Doulton Limited Edition. Boxed with certificates. £100 offers considered. 07507 780358 Fishing Seat. Carpkinetics. VGC. £20. 07434 489119

Books. RAGS The autobiography of Derek Randall, signed copy. £12. Nottinghamshire Cricketers 1919-1939. £5. Both copies £15.

07507 780358 Metal Ladder. Youngmans 200 class 2.

Extends to 6.5m. £50. 07434 489119 Step Ladder. With platform, 4 steps. £15.

07434 489119 Sharp Electric Typewriter. Model 0L110. With 2 new ribbons. £12. 0115 929 0902 Set of 6 Vintage Knives. Stainless steel butter/cake knives with green bakelite handles.

Boxed. £5. 0115 929 0902 Royal Albert China Lavender Rose Teaset.

21 piece. Never used. £50. 0115 929 0902 Bunny Business Puppy Cage. Still boxed. 79 x 61cm. Never used. £15. 01773 761176 Singer Sewing Machine. Model 457 (zig zag).

Complete with tools in a teak cabinet with drawers. A new. £100. 0115 9534 836 Buttons - 1000’s. Taylors buttons, bone buttons etc. £200. 0115 9534 836 Welder TIG180A. Complete with Argon gas rods, tips, alto darkening helmet & gloves. £100. 0777 3093642 Nokia Mobile Phone 6080. Used. £10. 0115 960 8154 Tesco Telephone. With caller display, digital & cordless. £10. 0115 960 8154 Pond Pumps, Ornaments, UV Filters etc..

Used. Offers invited. 01623 793694/07896730666 Golf - Full Set of LH Slazenger Woods, Irons & Bag. Ex. con. £50. 01623 793694/07896730666 Childs Electric Sewing Machine. £35 ono.

0115 9286901 Black Swivel Office Arm Chair. Never used. £45 ono. 0115 9286901 Ladies Multi Coloured 2 Piece Suit.

Immaculate cond. Size 24. £15 ono. 0115 9822304 Ladies Cerise Suit. Worn once. Size 22.

Immaculate cond. £20 ono. 0115 9822304 Royal Blue Ladies Coat. Size 22. Immaculate cond. £20 ono. 0115 9822304 Half Set Of Golf Clubs. 9 clubs, good condition, with bag. £25. 01773 609100

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Nottinghamshire Footpaths Preservation Society

The Notts Footpaths Preservation Society was founded in 1933 with the aim of helping to preserve the county's network of footpaths, something we are still doing.

We are also an active walking group, publishing 2 programmes each year, one in summer and one in winter. Walks are of medium length, with additional shorter lengths in the summer.

The walks are mainly in Nottinghamshire, with occasional forays into surrounding counties.

All walks begin at 10.30am prompt and usually finish around 2.30pm. Should you wish to join us on one of our walks, simply turn up about 10.15am at the appointed start and you will be made most welcome.

After 2 or 3 walks, you will be handed a membership application form should you decide to join us. Details can be found at our website – www.nottsfps.org.uk.

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looking good, feeling great Leisure services at your fingertips with launch of new app Gedling borough residents can download a free app to access Leisure facilities easily via mobile. App developer Innovatise UG produced the Gedling Leisure app, which is now available to download on iOS and Android smartphones.

Residents can get up-to-date information, the latest news, class and swim timetables, offers and events straight to their mobiles.

Users will also receive push notifications for important news like promotions and can share classes or swim sessions with friends and family through Facebook.

As well as providing quick and easy access to timetables and schedules, prospective members can browse the membership packages available and learn more about the DNA Nutrition tool, which can help people balance their fitness with their nutrition.

Councillor Henry Wheeler, Portfolio Holder for Housing, Health & Well-being said; “The Gedling Leisure app is an excellent idea because it gives residents instant access to our leisure services. Having a mobile app allows people to get the information they need easily, in a way that fits around their lifestyle. I hope the app encourages people to make the most of our leisure facilities; it’s really leisure at your fingertips!”

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Better by Nature

‘Ecotherapy’ is a term used to describe the use of nature based activities to improve mental wellbeing. Activities can include things such as gardening, walking, cycling, nature based arts and crafts, conservation tasks, animal care, bushcraft - anything that involves spending time in and interacting with nature. Activities generally take place in a group setting and can provide a great way of tackling social exclusion and meeting new people.

A growing body of evidence shows that spending time in natural and green spaces can• reduce stress and anxiety • reduce levels of depression • improve physical health • improve mood and self esteem • help to reduce the need for medication • help overcome isolation and social exclusion Although Ecotherapy refers to sessions which are specifically run to benefit wellbeing, this is a side effect of any nature based activity!

In many areas there are regular groups and activities run by organisations such as the Wildlife Trust, The Conservation Volunteers, The Waterways Trust and local park rangers.

Nature in Mind is a free service provided

by Framework housing to provide this type of activity to people in Nottingham who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Activities take place in small supportive groups and include walking in nature, gardening, conservation, wildlife identification, arts and crafts, visits to gardens, farms and nature reserves.

New group members are always welcome, as are volunteers. We are also available to give talks and presentations on the benefits of Ecotherapy. More information is available at www.frameworkha.org/natureinmind or by giving us a call on 0115 9709591.

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The Secrets of Healthy Ageing The ultimate aim of growing old should be to have energy to drive your kids crazy. If for no other reason, then to repay them for those unruly teenage years.

Thanks to science, there are some good indications as to how you can age without giving up your zest for life. Here is what we know so far:

A small amount of alcohol may help Before you reach for that bottle of wine, notice the small amount. According to a large, cross continent, population study, light drinkers live on average 3 years more than abstainers or heavy drinkers (1).

Cheers to that.

Physical activity Moving 3 times a week may afford you 6 more disease free years with your loved ones (l).

6 more years. Imagine how many teenagers you could annoy in that time?

Less of the sweet stuff The older you get, the more efficient you become at storing, rather than using energy (4). Since sugar is the easiest energy source, eating less may mean you store less too.What’s more is that sugar has been found to accelerate ageing and the development of certain diseases (5).

This doesn’t mean you can’t have sugar ever again but maybe just address whether those two sugars in your tea are really necessary.

Stay positive According to research, optimists stay healthier for longer (6).

Thus, it turns out, laughter IS the best medicine.

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Fatty acid balance We all know fish is good for us and what we now also know is that omega 3 fatty acids may help the brain cope with ageing (2).

Sadly, it isn’t enough just to eat some fish. The ratio of fat from fish vs fat from other sources (or fatty acid balance) should be considered.

Ideally, aim for 1 portion of fish for every 3 portions of “other” fats (3). Other fat sources may include meat, nuts, seeds, butter, cheese & dairy products.

O’Doherty MG, Cairns K, O’Neill V, Lamrock F, Jørgensen T, Brenner H, Schöttker B, Wilsgaard T, Siganos G, Kuulasmaa K, Boffetta P, Trichopoulou A, Kee F (2015) Effect of major lifestyle risk factors, independent and jointly, on life expectancy with and without cardiovascular disease: results from the Consortium on Health and Ageing Network of Cohorts in Europe and the United States (CHANCES). European Journal of Epidemiology, DOI: 10.1007/s10654-015-0112-8.

2. Denis I, Potier B, Heberden C, Vancassel S (2015) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and brain ageing. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 18: 139-146.

3. Simopoulos AP (2008) The importance of the omega-6/omega-3 fatty acid ratio in cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Experimental Biology and Medicine, 233: 674-688.

4. Zafon C (2006) Spend less, live longer. The "thrifty aged" hypothesis. Medical Hypotheses, 67: 15-20.

5. Ott C, Jacobs K, Haucke E, Navarrete Santos A, Grune T, Simm A (2014) Role of advanced glycation end products in cellular signalling. Redox Biology, 9: 411-429.

6. Chopik WJ, Kim ES, Smith J (2015) Changes in Optimism Are Associated with Changes in Health Over Time Among Older Adults. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 6: 814-822.

Eva Humphries is a Nottingham based nutritionist, founder of Wholefood Warrior and appreciator of good food. Eva holds health and wellbeing talks on topics including the basics of nutrition, improving energy and detoxing.

Visit www.wholefoodwarrior.co.uk for more information.

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SEE THE BABY RHINO AT WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK On Good Friday this year, West Midland Safari Park welcomed a tiny baby white rhino calf into the world — the first to be born at the Park in a decade, and we have 5 family passes to give away!

Now at three months old, baby Ekozu, is out and about and can be spotted on the four mile safari drive-through.

His first day out was nerve wracking for all, but after some gentle coaxing from Mum, six year old Ailsa, the cute youngster was soon seen charging around, enjoying his first steps on the green grass of the four-mile safari.

True to white rhino behaviour, Ekozu spent most of his first day out close to his mother, but always moving slightly ahead of her, so she could keep a watchful eye on him whilst she grazed.

Deputy Head Keeper of Ungulates, Lisa Watkins said, “After his first three weeks bonding with mum, meeting Ailsa’s best

friend Keyah and getting used to the outdoors in the paddock, it was an exciting day to let Ekozu out into the African Reserve.

Ailsa has been an exemplary mum, showing Ekozu around the reserve and keeping him safe by her side. White rhinos can communicate vocally and we could hear Ekozu making lots of cute squeaking sounds. The sounds relate to when he is excited, curious or just calling to Mum.” Southern white rhino face a huge threat in the wild due to habitat loss and more commonly, poaching. At the last count, only around 20,000 wild southern white rhinos remained and in South Africa alone, 1,175 were killed in 2015.

Ekozu is the first baby rhino to be born at the at the tourist attraction since his dad Barney, who was born in 2005. He makes up the number of rhinos in the crash to six.

Further information is available from the Park’s official website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114 You can follow the progress of the baby rhino on the Safari Park’s official Facebook page: http://www.wmsp.co.uk/facebook

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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: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk

Lowdham Pantomime Group - meet every Wednesday, 8pm - 10pm from Sept - February. Children from 10 yrs. Performance takes place Feb half term week. See website for further details: www. lowdhampanto.co.uk or contact the secretary: Jan Fish - 0115 966 4207 Calverton Under 5’s Toddler Group - meets Tues 1.30 - 3pm (term time) at The Community Room, Manor Park Infant School, Flatts Lane, Calverton. £1.25 per family inc refreshments. Contact Pauline on 07973 220052 Calverton Toy Library - Baptist Church Hall, The Nook - Mon 1.30pm-3pm, Thurs 9.30am-11am. £1.50 per family inc refreshments. Contact Pauline on 07973 220052.

Lowdham Colts Youth Football Club- FA Charter Standard Club - Ages 5-18. Friendly, fun football.

Midweek evening training & Saturday league football. Academy (5 to 7yrs) 9.30am Sat mornings on Lowdham Playing Fields. For more info: www.lowdhamcolts.co.uk or call Dave Johnson on 07733 310201. Email: dave.johnson28@btinternet.com Calverton Cricket Club - 5 to 15 year olds. Every Friday night from 5p.m. – 7.30p.m.is kids cricket night with Kwik cricket training, coaching and fun. Contact Richard Lee on 07734411010 or Scott Andrew - 07964 539402 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.

St Helen’s Baby & Toddler Group - Old Church Hall, Main Street, Burton Joyce (next to chip shop).

Mon & Thurs 9.30am - 11am (term time), email: emmahare@hotmail.co.uk The Windmill Kindergarten Pre-School Playgroup - a small friendly group offering a safe and stimulating environment for children from 2 yrs to school age. Open Mon-Fri (term time only) from 9am to 3pm at the Free Church, Chesterfield Drive, Burton Joyce. Call Linda on 07800 509190.

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 Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 5pm - 6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for ages 11-15. Please contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.

Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599.

Rainbows, Brownies & Guides - for information on groups in NG14 call free on 0800 169 5901 or visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested Bleasby Playgroup - a friendly baby & toddler group for parents & carers. Meet at Bleasby Village Hall Mondays 9.15-11.15am, term time only. Come & join us for fun play & craft activities followed by singing/storytime. £2 per family inc.snack & drink for all. Contact Victoria: 079866 10692 Calverton MWFC - Calverton MWFC providing great facilities for boys and girls, and adult football.

Check out the website: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/calvertonminerswelfarefc/ 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. www. nottinghamoutlaws.com.

Lowdham Preschool - providing preschool education for 2-5 year olds in Lowdham Village Hall. Mon, Wed & Thurs 9 - 3pm, Tues 9-1pm & Fri 9-12pm. Rated “Outstanding in all areas” by Ofsted. Specialising in outdoor play, language & arts. Contact 07960 859178 or visit www.lowdhampreschool.co.uk Sing and Play - baby and toddler group for parents/carers. Meet at the Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Lowdham. Wednesdays 10am - 11.30am, term time only. Play and craft activities, snack for children then a singalong with piano. £1 per family. Just turn up or contact Jeanette on 07925 011821 Lowdham and Epperstone Happy Tots - two village toddler groups; meet on Monday 9.45 - 11.15am Eppertone Village Hall and on Friday 9.30 - 11am Lowdham WI Hall. Contact us at contact@happytots.info or www.happytots.info

In the Now open of Calverton in Heart the heart of Calverton Our beautiful nursery is a real home-from-home. Run by Early Years Teachers with a passion for individualised learning for children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

• Open Monday to Friday 7.30am - 6.00pm, all year round (except Bank Holidays) • Flexible sessional offers and full day care available to suit your needs • Competitive rates. Ask about free child care places for 2 and 3 year olds Call Michele now on 07792 038973 / 0115 837 37 60 or email michele@dragonfliesnursery.co.uk www.dragonfliesnursery.co.uk 16 Crookdole Lane, Calverton, NG14 6GF

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Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!

Beavers, Cubs & Scouts - in Calvertom, Burton Joyce & Trentside (Lowdham) & Beavers & Cubs in Woodborough. Contact 0115 952 3617 for more information.

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.

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village NG6 8UN. Monday’s & Friday’s 6.30-7.30pm April to October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 Rhyme, Rattle & Roll - at Burton Joyce library alternate Wednesdays from 10.30 to 11am. Bring your babies and toddlers and make some noise with us. Ring 0115 931 3360 for further information.

Lambley Mother and Toddler Group - a friendly and welcoming baby and toddler group (0-5 yrs) for parents and carers. Every Tuesday 9.30 - 11.20am in Lambley Village Hall’s committee room.

Inside and outside play, craft activities, singing/stories. £2.50 per family, includes snack for children and hot drinks for adults. For more information please contact Jen on 0115 931 4420.

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 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers- Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp Air Cadets Tues - 138| Cubs Sqn, Carlton TA7-8.30pm Centre, Carlton, 3DX. Tues & Wed Thurs| Explorers 6.45pm-9pm.

Girls &Fri. 7-8.30pm Otter Grp Thurs | NG4 Scouts 7.30-9pm 8-9.30pm boys 12-17yrs. flying,0115 sports, training, Duke of Edinburgh, BTECs & much more. Tel: Contact NoelDrill, Yeatman 956adventure 9865/0787505 6784 0115 940 4308

Woodborough Pre-school - we are open Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri (closed Wed).

9.15am til 3.30pm daily. Woodborough Village Hall. £3.40 ph. 2.5 yrs upwards. Govt. places available. Full & part time places available. Email: woodboroughpreschool@ btinternet.com. Tel: 0115 965 5895.

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kids Heartfelt Thanks To Thousands At Nottinghan Race For Life

Victoria Embankment in Nottingham became a sea of pink when thousands of women joined together at Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

Over 4,000 mums, grans, daughters, sisters, aunts, workmates and friends united with one mission in mind – to beat cancer sooner.

Now organisers of the 5k and 10k events are sending a heart-felt message of thanks to everyone who took part and all their supporters. And they’re asking them to make every step count by paying in their sponsorship money as soon as possible so that it can be used to fund pioneering research.

Last year, Race for Life in Nottingham raised an incredible £274282 for Cancer Research UK. This year, the charity hopes the 4,000 who have entered will collectively hit a fundraising target of £245,000.

Danny Farrington, Race for Life event manager said: “Many people don’t realise that their entry fee only covers the cost of the event. It’s the sponsorship money that really makes a difference. So, whatever the amount, we’re asking everyone to make every effort to return their sponsorship money as soon as possible. It can be paid in online, by phone, by cheque or in person at a Cancer Research UK shop.”

Funded places available for 2, 3 & 4 year olds Open weekdays

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Care Services Age UK Home Start

Aim Secure

Homesweep SuperSweep

Cleaners: home, carpets, windows, drives Aquablast Derwent MJ Cleaning Services Stainbusters

Clinical Trials Quotient Clinical

Sola Computer Solutions

Dance/Drama Schools Summer in Time

Day Nurseries/Pre-Schools

Dragonflies St Marys Pre School

Denture Clinics Kevin Manners

Domestic App. Engineer C.Moore Notts Appliance Repairs

Drainage/Pipe Clearance

Equestrian F Martin Sellors Ltd

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Executive Car Hire Whites Exec. Car Hire

Fencing

Premier Fencing

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Flooring/Carpets

Brightwood Flooring The Little Carpet Co.

Foot Practitioners 1 Step Foot Health

Funeral Directors

Calverton & District Funeral Notts Funeral Services

Garage Repairs VSF Ltd

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Anderson Gardens Artificial Grass For Less Aurora Landscapes B & P Paving Fusion Gardens Green Thumb Handitec K & L Landscapes Premier Paving Supergrass WRS

Health & Fitness Gedling Leisure Pilates with Claire

Blue Handyman Jason Craddock Man About The House

Horticultural Engineers Sellors Ltd

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Music Tuition Robert Doughty

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Opticians

18 41

Oven Cleaning/Repairs

39

Specsavers Spring Fresh

Painting/Decorating Paul Thorpe Paul Tinsley

41 14

Pest Control

6 7

Pet/Animal Food

Confirm A Kill MW Pest Control Sellors Ltd

Pet Services 4 Paws Notts Dunroamin

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Plastering

British Gypsum GM Plastering

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West Midlands Safari Park

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Scooters/Electric Bikes

53 55

Tree Surgeons

37

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Computer Repairs/Sales

LV Electrical Stator-electrical

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CCTV/Security

ADK Drains

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