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Dear Readers Welcome to our summer edition, packed full of great businesses all looking forward to hearing from you. If you get a great service, we would love to hear from you. Chickpeas are a great store cupboard staple and in our recipes this edition they are the star of the show! Give them a try... Once again we are stacked out with great competitions. You can win one of two £50 meals at the amazing Cod’s Scallops and cool off with family ice skating passes. We also have a family pass to Swadlincote Ski Centre and theatre tickets up for grabs, so get entering!!

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contents kids 7 kids diary 8-9 eat, drink & be merry! recipes

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home & garden

crossword 28 classifieds 44,46 sudoku 47 pets 48 business, IT & finance

free time 53 music roundup 54-56 community diary 60-62 a helping hand 65 helping hand directory 69-71 looking good, feeling great 73 useful information 76 puzzle solutions 76 index / list of advertisers 78 safer neighbourhoods 79

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game: d n E s r e g n ews Ave i v e R n o t r u B aking M e h t n i y r Histo The day is finally here. We’re in the endgame now folks. After 11 years of record breaking, trend setting and history making, Marvel studios is putting a cap on their first saga. The end of a journey that has spanned half of my life, set the film industry ablaze, and created one of the best entertainment properties ever put to film that has and will inspire generations to come with its heroic characters, fantastic world building and thrilling adventures. And now we are here to witness the end of all that hard work as we say a hearty farewell to many of the members that founded this wide and beautiful universe. So Thanos won, and now with only the original Avengers left standing, the world is in bad shape. With half the population blinked out of existence it is up to our remaining heroes to pick themselves up and continue the good fight. First off let’s get the obvious out of the way. The humongous cast of this film is phenomenal. From relative newcomers to day one veterans, these iconic titans of the comicbook industry come to life. And what makes these performances shine even brighter is that the writers of Endgame completely get these historic characters. The opening of Endgame introduces us into a heart broken MCU, and what such a heavy and sad tone needs is time to breathe, so it has the impact it deserves. However, what happens here is a rushed set of scenes that still deliver great moments, but so rapidly that the effect of each moment is a fraction of what it could and should have been. Sadly, wonky pacing isn’t the only thing Endgame has to battle with; there’s also an annoying over reliance on jokes. Outside of Paul Rudd’s surgically precise delivery of every Antman moment in the movie, a lot of the attempts at humour just did not land and chaotically clashed with the muddled tone of this film. Now, you may be worried that the end of this phenomenal saga is actually a fun but disappointing mess; and up until this point I was worried about coming to the same conclusion. But then a switch is flipped, the goofy jokes

are put to one side, our heroes suit up, and everything changes. The last hour of Endgame is a nerdy fever dream that may be the best battle to ever appear on a cinema screen. Humour is organic and rightfully brings out rapturous laughter, the ﬁghts are intense, awe inspiring feats in CGI and choreography and the emotional peaks throughout this biblical last act of a whole universe are heights no franchise or movie has hit and may never hit again. To say the end of Endgame is a dream come true would genuinely be an understatement. While Avengers Endgame has its fair share of problems with a rushed opening and goofy middle, throughout, it never forgets to show why the MCU is so great; and that is because of the phenomenal characters it is ﬁlled with and the growth we get to see them go through. And with THAT ending, how can anyone come out of this disappointed. Avengers Endgame = 8/10 © Sam Burton (aged 21)

Cool off this summer with a trip to the National Ice Centre! so little ones can use paint pens to draw on the ice.

Whether it's a rainy day outside or you're looking for a ‘chilled’ out vibe this summer season, the National Ice Centre is the perfect place for a day out with the family. It's never been easier to grab a pair of skates and try your hand at ice skating. Throughout the hotter months, the National Ice Centre holds a range of events and activities to suit all ages and abilities, as well as regular public skating sessions. Located in the heart of Nottingham city centre, choose from a variety of sessions throughout the week including family skate, club sessions and foam parties. A lively and fun activity to enjoy with family or friends, ice skating is guaranteed to get your body moving. With children under 5 able to skate for free, it is the perfect place for a fun-filled family day out with a difference, with friendly staff on-hand to teach you all you need to get started. The Tots Zone is an area in the centre of the ice dedicated to under 5s and their parents, with colourful ice equipment to help them grow in confidence on the ice at their own pace. Art on ice is also available

The National Ice Centre is home to one of the oldest and most successful ice hockey teams, the Nottingham Panthers. For those wanting to take skating to the next level, there are a range of lessons and programmes to help you learn your chosen ice sport – whether that is ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating and many more. If you're celebrating a birthday this summer, a birthday party at the National Ice Centre is guaranteed to put a smile on your little one's face. The venue has a dedicated area in the Sub Zero Café with a party menu, and will cater for all your needs. To find out more information about the range of events and activities at the National Ice Centre, visit national-icecentre.com or call 0843 373 3000.

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If you run a group or club for kids 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 £5.50+vat per edition (150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 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 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 - Juniors age 7-13. Outdoor practice at Calverton Cricket Club, The Rookery, Woods Lane, Main St, Calverton. Every Fri 5.30pm-7pm. Contact Richard Lee 07734411010 or Scott Andrew 07965 4539402 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.

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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 Old School Building, Chestnut Grove, Burton Joyce, NG4 5DP. Call Linda on 07800 509190. Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 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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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

Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www. nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Lowdham Preschool - preschool education for 2-5 year olds in Lowdham Village Hall. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 - 3pm, Tues 9-1pm with breakfast club from 7.30am each day. Rated “Outstanding in all areas” by Ofsted. Specialising in outdoor play, language & arts. Contact 07432 775965 or visit www. lowdhampreschool.co.uk Sing and Play - baby & toddler group for parents/carers. Meet @ Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Lowdham. Wed 10am-11.30am, term time only. Play & crafts, snack for children then a singalong with piano. £1 per family. Just turn up or contact Jeanette on 07925 011821

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Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@musicfor-everyone.org

Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or 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.

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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 Air Cadets - 138 Sqn, Carlton TA Centre, Carlton, NG4 3DX. Tues & Thurs 6.45pm-9pm. Girls & boys 12-17yrs. Drill, flying, sports, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh, BTECs & much more. Tel: 0115 940 4308

Little Wilf’s Toddler Group - St Wilfrid’s Church, Calverton. For U5’s. Tuesday mornings during term time: 9.15am - 11am. Visit www.stwilfrids-church.org.uk for more information or just come along. 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. Lowdham and Epperstone Happy Tots - two village toddler groups; meet on Monday 9.45 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers - Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri Contact | Cubs Panther Grp 11.15am Eppertone Village Hall and on Friday 9.30 - 11am Lowdham WI Hall. us at contact@ 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. happytots.info or www.happytots.info Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784

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RESTAURANTEUR RECOGNISED Restaurateur John Molnar – from the Cod’s Scallops in Carrington, Bramcote and Long Eaton and the Nelson in Burton Joyce - has been recognised for his support and great work in the local community - including fundraising and supporting local groups. His achievements

include raising an amazing £60,000 for Maggie's – over the last three years – based at the City Hospital Maggie’s offers professional support to people with cancer and their loved ones. John was presented with the Special Recognition Award, sponsored by Eden PR, at the annual Nottingham Restaurant & Bar Awards - a celebration of the food and drink industry that the city and the county has to offer. The 2019 winners and nominees in 15 categories were announced at a spectacular Awards Ceremony held at Colwick Hall Hotel attended by 300 people from across the restaurant and bar industry. John personally undertakes challenges to raise money – he has run the Great North Run twice for Maggie’s as well as the Robin Hood Marathon. John is also in the top 5 per cent of personal fundraisers on Just Giving for his annual Robin Hood Half Marathon efforts for Maggie’s. In addition, John has hosted various events to support the community such as holding free festive lunches at The Cods Scallops for both less fortunate families and the elderly with help from Age UK. Through Tasty Tuesdays he has donated food to a homeless shelter in the city. The Cods Scallops is also in the process of launching Food Waste UK where any food left overnight is advertised on an app and collected by less fortunate people. The Cods Scallops also raises money for the other charities such as Fishermen’s Mission - the only fishermen’s charity that provides emergency support alongside practical, financial, spiritual and emotional care. John comments: “It’s really important that we do our bit. We regularly support local causes, through charitable donations, and hold charity quizzes every month each for a different local cause. Since we took over the Nelson last June, we have raised £2500, and our ambition is to raise at least £10,000. “I’ve always tried to help people less fortunate, from employing ex young offenders and drug addicts to donating

hot meals for the homeless. After working with Maggie’s Cancer with collection boxes, I came up with the idea of adding £1 to everyone’s bill. “ “As well as charity work our businesses are passionate about helping the environment with a bid to use less plastic and only using sustainable produce whenever possible. We have just featured in Giles Cohen’s new book Truth, Love and Clean Cutlery which highlights businesses that serve good food in an ethical and sustainable way.” Originally from Nottingham, John has been in the trade over 30 years, starting when he used to skip school to help his Dad in the kitchen at his restaurant in Derby. After catering college, he started a Youth Training Scheme at a four-star hotel in Nottingham and has worked everywhere from Scotland to Newcastle and even Bermuda! Kathryn Greenwood, Joint Managing Director of award sponsors Eden PR who presented the accolade added: “John is a worthy winner, we had a huge number of entries for this category and there are some amazing venues across Notts who do great work in the local community. John stood out because he gets so involved personally and is a real inspiration.” Annie’s Burger Shack and Perkins Bar and Bistro were runners up for the award and the Plough at Normanton received a special mention. A hugely popular winner, when John was announced he received a standing ovation from those attending the awards event. His latest project is Top Floor Development launched in November 2018 and is a unique dining concept where customers can dine on the perimeter of a professional kitchen. It’s a warehouse-style private dining room that seats up to 24 and tickets are sold on an individual basis or the whole venue can be hired exclusively for bespoke events. As well as ticketed five-course events, he regularly holds one-off pop-up nights, such as recent Meat & Malbec and Tour of Italy events.

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Prices are really reasonable with mains averaging about £10 and puddings all under £5. Worth every penny and the fact that the restaurant was packed on a Tuesday night is evidence that the good folks of Nottingham agree with me!

When the girls asked me to review a chippy, I had to double check I was hearing right. What can you say about fish and chips? Well, quite a lot actually...

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We visited the Carrington branch and even before you walk through the door you are transported to the seaside of yesteryear with the lawn and deckchairs out front. The decor is bright and cheerful with plenty of retro touches like the framed, old fashioned seaside postcards on the walls. The guys and girls working there all wore either knotted hankies (boys) or fifties style headbands (girls) and their tops all had funny writing on the back; “Had dock me duck” and “What a Brill Plaice” were two that made me chuckle. It is this attention to detail that really makes this place special. Then there was the food. Meals were served in white china versions of a takeaway box and I noticed that children’s meals came in sandcastle buckets. Very, very clever. Between us we had hake in batter, haddock baked with garlic, lemon and herbs, Whitby giant scampi and a Gold award winning steak and scale ale pie, all served with chips. Sides of battered onion rings and mushy peas rounded off the order. Hand on heart, the best chips I’ve ever eaten. The fish was out of this world and the onion rings tasted more of onion than ring, if that makes sense. They received the highest accolade from my son; “best ever”. Frying in beef dripping makes a massive difference. Four empty plates said it all. Sticky toffee pudding and a chocolate brownie sundae rounded the evening off with style. All washed down with a bottle of crisp, white wine.

Give Chickpeas a Chance! Chickpeas,

also known as garbanzo beans, Egyptian peas and kabuli chana, are an ancient legume, used in cookery all over the world. As well as the beige ones we are familiar with, chickpeas can be black, green and red. I buy mine in tins but you can also get them dried or in a jar. They are a cheap and versatile store cupboard favourite eaten at least once a week in my house. The humble chickpea also packs a punch. A great source of fibre and high in protein they also contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals making them a great vegetarian alternative to meat. What’s not to like! Something you might not know is that ground chickpeas are used as an alternative to coffee and supposedly it tastes delicious. I’m not a coffee drinker so let me know if you give this a try.

Chickpeas have a delicious nutty flavour and depending on how they are cooked can have a creamy texture when mashed or crunchy when roasted. They are so versatile! I have loads of recipes and it was pretty hard to select just three. Hummus is the classic recipe but feel free to pimp it up with other flavours like roasted peppers or add some chilli for a spicy version. The curry I have picked is also totally flexible, depending on what you have in the fridge/freezer. Use peas instead of spinach and omit the paneer if you are watching the calories. Chick chick bang bang is a favourite in my house and one I am teaching my son to cook for when he goes off to university. Cheap, nutritious and tasty it ticks all the boxes. Enjoy!

Ali Wale

Classic Hummus

Chick Chick Bang Bang

Chickpea Curry

400g tin chickpeas (drained & rinsed) 2 tbsp lemon juice 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp tahini 3 or 4 cloves garlic – crushed 1 tsp ground cumin pinch of salt water (as needed) paprika to garnish

2 or 3 medium sweet potatoes 400g tin chickpeas – drained & rinsed olive oil 2 red onions – halved, quartered & sliced 30g fresh coriander - chopped 2 tsp harissa paste 3 or 4 wholemeal ﬂatbreads or wraps 2 tbsp mango chutney 500g spicy breaded chicken (optional) 300g halloumi (optional) coleslaw & salad to serve

1 tbsp sunﬂower oil 1 onion – ﬁnely chopped 2” piece ginger – grated 2-3 garlic cloves – crushed 3 tbsp spice paste (I use Patak’s Madras) 50ml water 400g tin chickpeas – drained & rinsed 400g tin chopped tomatoes 240g baby spinach 250g paneer – cut into small dice and fried (optional)

You need a food processor or hand blender for this. Put the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt in the processor or bowl and whiz to a creamy paste. Add a small amount of water and blend again until you have the right consistency. This is a personal choice. I like mine fairly thick. You also need to taste and tweek as you go. Maybe add a bit more lemon juice or salt. Serve with carrot sticks or toasted pitta bread.

Put the oven on to 200°C. Peel and chop the sweet potato into small dice. Put in a pan with salted water. Bring to the boil and simmer until just cooked (about 7 mins). If using, put the chicken in the oven to cook as per packet instructions. Drain the sweet potatoes and pat dry with kitchen roll. Crush the chick peas lightly with a fork or masher. Heat a splash of oil in a non-stick pan and fry the onion for a few minutes, then add the sweet potato and fry until it starts to brown, then add the chickpeas, harissa and coriander to the pan, stir well and warm through. Put the ﬂat-breads in the oven for a couple of minutes to warm through. If using halloumi, slice and fry gently in a non-stick pan until golden brown both sides. To plate up: put the warm ﬂatbread on a plate. Spread with mango chutney then put the chickpea and sweet potato mixture over the top. Then add the chicken or halloumi, a couple of spoonfuls of coleslaw and some salad leaves and enjoy!

In a large shallow pan, heat the oil and gently fry the onion until soft. Add garlic and ginger and fry for 2 mins. Add the spice paste and water and cook gently for 5 mins. Add chickpeas and tomatoes. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 30 mins. If it gets too dry add some water. Add spinach a handful at a time and stir until wilted. Add paneer (if using). Check and season to taste. Serve with rice, naan and a dollop of yogurt.

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Gary and I were out walking the dogs in some fields. I turned around just in time to see Gary getting his whistle out and comparing it to another guy’s whistle. We are talking dog whistles of course! In that moment I realised we had passed over to the dark side. Or should I say the dog side. We had become “dog people”. It was time to accept and embrace our new lives. So how do you know you are a “dog person”? It goes deep but there are tell tale signs... Waterproof trousers and walking boots are your outfit of choice. Every pocket of every coat you own is full of treats, poo bags and manky balls. You separate your “dog walking” clothes from your “best” to start with, and then suddenly you only have “dog walking” clothes! Your car/van is full of towels, old sheets and mud. You become far less house proud (to be fair that didn’t take much for me) and much less squeamish. My Herbie is a roller. He is in ecstasy having a good roll in fox poo. It used to be a reason for hysterical clapping and shouting, Benny Hill style chasing him around a field and an instant bath. Now we have an “odourometer” of 1 to 10. Measured by the time it takes from getting the dogs into the van to the smell hitting our noses. 10 is a definite bath, 5 is a shrug and we convince each other it’s not that bad... light an incense stick and move on. Standards have slipped.

New stench heights were reached last week. Walking round a lake, young Herbie dived in and retrieved a massive dead fish. When I say dead I mean rotten, furry and stinking! Proud as punch and super excited, he then proceeded to rub himself all over with “eau de stinky fish”. Even for us “dog people” this was horrific. This was assessed as a grade 20 on the scale and two baths later he had only just reached a 10. Before we adopted Harry I was adamant that I couldn’t scoop the poop. Weirdly though, when it’s your dog you can. Herbie (it’s always Herbie), has introduced us to a new challenge in this regard. Apologies if you are eating while reading this. As a grass muncher, Herbie often has what Gary and I like to call a “dangler”. It’s a technical term that I won’t expand on – suffice to say, what goes in must come out. He has been known to run around the field with what can only be described as a link of sausages hanging from his backside. This is unacceptable and assistance is usually required. It’s a two man (and one dog) job involving two twigs, chop stick style and lots of arguing about the most efficient removal method. How has my life come to this??? On the bright side, thanks to those two hairy stink bombs we have never been fitter, happier and healthier ... even with the mud, fox poo, stinky fish and a few danglers. © Ali Wale

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This is a very pleasant walk which follows well trodden paths and bridleways. You’ll follow the Erewash Valley Trail taking in the scenery of Nottingham Canal just a stones throw from the picturesque Nottingham village of Cossall. We started our walk from the car park just off Cossall Lane. This car park is free all day. Dogs are ok off the lead for pretty much the entire route of this walk (as long as they don’t go swimming in the canal!) apart from the short stretch on the main road.

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From the car park (with the road behind you), follow the path to the right with the canal on your right hand side. You’ll pass a handy ‘you are here’ map as well. Walk down the path ignoring any turn offs to the left until you reach a sign which reads “Erewash Valley Trail Shortcut”. Take this to the left and follow it down until you reach a green railway bridge. Cross this and make your way towards Nottingham Canal. Turn left here (with the canal on your right) and follow the path down. Keep following the path until it reaches the main road in Ilkeston. Turn left and keeping on the path, walk until you cross a small bridge and the road bends to the right. Here you will see a path and a footpath sign leading straight on. Watch the road here as there is a sharp bend and limited footpath. Follow the path crossing back over the railway and back up to the canal. When you reach the canal, turn left with the canal on your right. Follow this path and you will eventually come back to the car park where the walk started.

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Bingham and District Choral Society

Over the past two years, we have concluded our singing year with a short, informal lunch-time concert in St Mary's Parish Church, Newark. We have enjoyed beautiful weather on both occasions and have attracted tourists and Saturday shoppers as well as regular supporters of the choir. Last year we performed alongside other choirs and ensembles as part of the Byron Festival. This year the choir will give its own concert of English folk songs, including a selection from John Rutter's Sprig of Thyme. This will take place on Saturday 6th July 2109 at 11.30am and will last for approximately 45 minutes. Guy Turner will conduct and Edward Turner will accompany.

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Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony 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. Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and further info. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wed 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only. For more info & tickets: tom.bird@hotmail.co.uk The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm-7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time)Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate.actually@gmail.com. Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/ times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session. Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wed 8.30pm at the Gladstone, NG5 2AW. All singers, acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin/Marion 0115 9552935 or m.smalley@ntlworld.com or visit: carringtontriangle.org.uk The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, beginners welcome. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont Rd, NG5 1BH. £3.50 (£1.50 concessions) per wk. First session free. For more info call Angela: 07981885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise YesterYear - a small a cappella singing group, rehearse weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly in St Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church, Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby.For more info contact Chris Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.musicfor-everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices New Greasley Singers - small, mixed voice choir, singing Bach to Queen!Wed: 7.30pm-9pm at St Mary’s Parish Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. Call Elaine (MD) on 07904 297557 or 07506 547460 or email: thenewgreasleysingers@gmail.com Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall - Mondays 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931 2803 or pop in Sept - June (break for summer). Soundswell - community choir meet Tues eve (term-time) at Bluecoat Academy, Aspley. A wonderful way to make new friends. Visit www.soundswell.org for more info.

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The Rock ’n’ Soul Singers The Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers are a choir from Underwood in Nottinghamshire who sing rock, pop and soul songs. Upcoming engagements for us are a visit to the Milton Court Sheltered Housing Scheme in Arnold when they hold their Open Day on Thursday July 4th; on Saturday 6th July we will be part of the Underwood Festival at the Community Hall, Underwood and on Sunday 14th July we will be at the Cromford Road Festival in Langley Mill, Derbyshire. Our first donation of £1300 has been received by YOUNGMiNDS (our designated charity for this year) which we know they will put to good use. We hope our future engagements will also raise good support for them. For future dates visit our website (www.rocknsoul. org.uk) or our facebook page (facebook.com/ rocknsoulsingers) – we look forward to seeing you.

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The Saturday Singers would like to thank our loyal audience members for their continuing support. Thanks to you we raised over £800 at our spring concert which allowed us to support Shelter to continue their valuable work with homeless and vulnerable people. Our Autumn session starts on September 7th (Saturday) from 9.30am at the Masonic Hall opposite the Nottingham Trent University building on Goldsmith Street. Why not come along and sit in to see if you would enjoy being part of our happy choir. Music for Everyone – THE BIG YOUTH MUSIC EXPERIENCE – this city centre festival of musical experiences is not to be missed. Get involved in professionally led workshops, concert performances, and a variety of festival-fringe events including Samba Drumming, Capoeira Dancing and more! 1314 July, prices from £3. SUMMER SCHOOL 2019 – Singers & instrumentalists: immerse yourself in three days of quality music-making in our Summer School series of workshops and rehearsals led by our tutors and highly talented guest artists! Strauss, Holst, Gjeilo, Hayden + more! 12-14 August, £110 tuition fee. For more information & to book events visit www. music-for-everyone.org/event/summerschool-2019 or ring 0115 958 9312. “Best £10 I’ve ever spent” Ruddington Choral Society’s Spring concert was a highlight not only of their year but of the wider Nottinghamshire choral scene. St Mary’s in the Lace Market was filled to capacity as 500 singers, musicians and audience gathered for a glorious performance of Mendelssohn’s much loved Old Testament oratorio “Elijah”. Joining the Ruddington Choir were the Burton Joyce Choral Society, the Nottingham Hospitals’ Choir and the Djanogly Community Orchestra, plus soloists Jane Harwood, Fiona Milburn, Simon Lumby and James Gaughan and organist Michael Overbury. The event, sponsored by the Coop Community Fund, was a sell out. The choir’s new season begins on 9th September. For further details please see our website www.ruddington-choral.com or phone 0115 9211451.

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Time to brave the great outdoors as lots of activities continue throughout the summer in Nottinghamshire. The festivals keep coming with Nottingham’s favourite family festival, Splendour, returning to the beautiful setting of Wollaton Hall and Deer Park (20 July). Headliners Manic Street Preachers and The Specials join Rag’n’Bone Man, All Saints and a whole host of artists, comedians and entertainers. Nottingham Pride returns, celebrating sexuality and equality in Nottinghamshire (27 July) and the East Midlands’ biggest free festival, the hugely popular Riverside Festival, returns to the banks of the Trent (2-4 Aug) with the usual blend of live music, river-based activities, kids’ zone, a massive funfair and the highlight the Saturday night fireworks. Back, bigger, better and wetter than ever! Brought to you every year by I’m Not From London & Audacious Face Music, The Waterfront Festival, Nottingham’s favourite live band benefit festival returns (13 July), across three stages throughout the Canalhouse. The Robin Hood Festival returns for its 35th year in 2019 at Sherwood Forest (5-11 Aug). Join thousands lining the route at the Victoria Embankment as the city’s liveliest (and loudest) parade, Nottingham Carnival (18 Aug), celebrates Nottingham’s Caribbean heritage,

featuring hundreds of colourful costumes made just for the parade and energetically displayed to music from moving sound systems and Samba drums. The Big Fake Festival, a massive end-of-season finale is back for a 6th year! Now hugely anticipated, it’s become traditional for the festival to come together and end its UK Tour with this special 3-day event. Set in the beautiful woodlands of Thoresby Park (30 Aug - 1 Sep). As well as the festivals, of course there is the usual line-up of talent to look forward to. The Royal Concert Hall plays host to Trevor Horn (3 Aug) whilst next door at the Theatre Royal there are plenty of musicals to choose from including Calendar Girls (2-6 July), Club Tropicana (8-13 July), Avenue Q (15-20 July) and my absolute favourite, Rocky Horror (28 Aug 1st Sep) and you can’t escape from those stars of Strictly! Catch a trio of the professional dancers in Here Come the Boys at The Royal Concert Hall (4 July) plus Anton and Erin waltz in to Thoresby Hall Hotel as part of the entertainment (5-8 July). There’s also open air theatre to enjoy at Wollaton Park, Newstead Abbey and Southwell Minster throughout July and August, plus outdoor cinema at Wollaton Hall throughout August as well. If you prefer your drama indoors, the Colin McIntyre Classic Thrillers Season returns to the Theatre Royal with four thrilling dramas over four weeks (30 July- 24 Aug).

If you like something a little quieter, join the free Photo Walk (14 July/11 Aug) at Thoresby Park for photo lovers, all ages, all abilities, all cameras! A chance for you to have a little creative ‘photo me-time’ and pick up ideas, hints and tips to help you make better photos, or enjoy a special night with a magical atmosphere of peace at Pure Land Japanese Gardens. The lantern-lit evening honours an ancient and venerable Japanese tradition and is the only place in Europe offering this beautiful experience (1 Aug - 30 Sep). As always, don’t forget the history right here on your doorstep. You can learn all about it while taking one of the many tours around the city, such as the Robin Hood Town Tour, the Nutty Nottingham tour or the Book Lovers Walk. *Always check with the venue ahead and book if necessary. There is usually a cost or entrance fee unless stated otherwise’

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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 £5.50+vat per edition (150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.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 7pm 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 Tues every other month (Jan, March, May, July, Sept) 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068. South Notts Friendship Club - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-10.30pm. A social & dancing evening inc. raffle & chit chat. Tel 01949 358154 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. Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: Ken on 07769 834693 or www. nottinghamroundabout.co.uk 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 960 6570 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.egyptology-ssae.org Woodborough Bridge Club - meets every Thursday evening, 7pm at Woodborough Village Hall, Lingwood Lane. Friendly duplicate bridge; also opportunities for pairs events, match play & classes. Contact Jane (0115 965 2595) or enquiries@ woodboroughbridgeclub.org.uk. See www.bridgewebs.com/woodborough 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 Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011. Bootlace Buddies - is a small, friendly walking club for single people born in the 50s & 60s. We walk in the local area on Sundays & sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more info visit www.bootlacebuddies.org or call 0115 958 1897 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 07973 872213. Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays & seated yoga class Thurs 2pm-3pm 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, NG14 5EY second Saturday morning of every month from 10am-12.30pm. Entry is free & there is a wide range of stalls. Funds raised from table hire goes towards the upkeep of the hall. Any enquiries to: Karen Taylor: 0115 841 9099/07961 775240 or karentaylor081@gmail.com Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. 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 - for everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept - April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, NG2. 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.

Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton

Park Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 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

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Learn to Dance Ceroc - Thurs 7.45pm - 10.45pm at Lutterell Hall, NG2 6AY. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great fun,

social night. For more info call Sue: 07915 671688. Like our FB page Ceroc Heaven for more Notts classes. 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 0115 966 5020 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 outdoors in fine weather and work indoors in winter. 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 Branch British Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 7pm 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 entrance opposite former Fiveways pub. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. Suitable for all ages. 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. 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 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. 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 Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Sat Sept. 22 at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com 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. Visit for details: www.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk

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Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District,

but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com

Get Going In Gedling - provides volunteer-led short health walks most days of the week. If you enjoy walking and

socialising, how about joining us. These walks are a great way to start exercising in a safe and supportive environment. For more info call Fiona Hextall on 0115 901 3635 or visit www.gedling.gov.uk and search for Get Going in Gedling. Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Monday of each month. 6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, Arnold, NG5 8DB. New members welcome. For more info visit www.notts-machine-knitters.org.uk or email: mappnitnatter@gmail.com Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. Mondays from 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, Nottingham, NG2 2DF. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia: 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk Gedling Climate Change Group - we are a group of people from all walks of life with one thing in common, we want to make a change! We organise events, share resources & meet regularly to inform, explain & campaign about climate change. To get in touch please email: gedlingccg@gmail.com or join our online community on facebook. Woodborough Art Club - small, friendly group of artists of all abilities. Meet Thurs 10am - 12 noon at The Institute, Row Lane, Woodborough. We have a permanent exhibition of our work. Varied programme of demos & tutor once a month. We take part in Woodborough Street Market & have an exhibition every Xmas. We look forward to welcoming new members. For more info call Joyce Andrews: 01159 653832 or call in to see us. Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or members welcome. We meet 3rd Tuesday of the month with a break in July, August & December. Meetings at Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, NG5 7EL. Details: www.arnold-historygroup.org. Email: alhgroupo@gmail.com or tel: 0115 920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold, NG5 8GB Interested in Clocks, Watches & Horology - get involved in the work of the BHI Museum based at the home of the British Horological Institute in Upton nr Southwell. Get involved in museum projects & volunteering. New members welcome. £25 annual membership. Call or email for details: bhimuseum@bhi.co.uk or 01636 817 601 Nottingham Mechanics Bridge Club - meets every Tues & Thurs at Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St at 6.30pm. If you like Bridge we would love to hear from you. For more info visit: www.bridgewebs.com/nottinghammechanics/ or call David Underwood: 0115 960 7342 or email: davidunderwood1@sky.com Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet once a fortnight, Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. For more info Chris on 07906 312673. Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info & support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040 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, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. Now rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353

Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - want to make new friends, have some fun, take gentle exercise & learn how to square

dance? We meet every Thurs at The Old School, Cropwell Bishop at 7.30pm. For more info call Kath - 01949 860843 Calverton Cricket Club - welcomes players and juniors (age 14+) to outdoor practice. Every Thurs 6-8pm (weather permitting). At Calverton Cricket Club, The Rookery, Woodls Lane, Main St, Calverton. Contact Richard Lee 077344 11010 or Scott Andrew 07965 4539402 Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at .7.15pm at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln, Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk 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 Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and social activities. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.

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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 £5.50+vat per edition (150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.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. Meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners welcome. For further information contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 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 at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com

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 Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE to people with terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers visit people at home offering companionship & 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 info. Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For

more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368

Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. 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

West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis - monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. We support people with any types of arthritis & invite interesting & informative speakers to our meetings. We also organise day trips twice a year & join together for Xmas lunch. Please contact Lorraine on 0115 981 6646 or lorrainesalt81@ gmail.com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257 Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.

Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community

Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177. Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733

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 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

My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted

guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk. 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

ng14 - helping hand group directory Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not

consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@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.

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: albertgodfrey979@gmail.com

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 contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661

Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone

aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.

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 contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661

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 - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings

are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info 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

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Calverton & District Funeral Service Your local independent funeral service

24 Hour service Modern motor fleet Green burials Horse drawn funerals Motorcycle funerals Private arrangement room Private chapel of rest

20 St Wilfrids Square Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6FP

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Proprietors: Simon Bodkin & Craig Henderson With Golden Charter pre-paid funeral plans Serving Calverton, Woodborough, Oxton, Lambley, Epperstone, Lowdham, Burton Joyce, Arnold, Ravenshead and the surrounding areas for over 20 years.

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Run Talk Run - a running group where we chat about mental health. Every Sunday beginning at The Bridge Sandwich

Bar, Victoria Embankment, NG2 2JY at 10am. Contact Maisie Cropley on 07717 007023 for more details.

Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers,

carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Monday from 6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@firststepsed.co.uk 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 Gedling - 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 Scout Hut, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8DP 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 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 Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk Nottingham People’s Choir - singing for wellbeing and fun. Sponsored by the Royal Concert Hall (where we meet) & Institute of Mental Health. Every Thurs (term-time) 1pm -2.30pm. Only £2 (subsidised by sponsors). Highly professional Choir Leader, Abi Moore. We welcome all adults especially those who may not ordinarily join a choir & singing ability not essential! Phone Theo on: 07752536426 or email: theo.stickley@gmail.com Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances, clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed events. For more info or support call 07459 649734.

TAROSCOPES AIR SIGNS

EARTH SIGNS

Libra, Aquarius, Gemini

Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus

(Nine of Wands, The Hanged Man,

(Knight of Swords, King of Wands,

Three of Coins)

Queen of Cups)

Momentum will be regained. A sense of limbo you’ve felt recently will soon fade, and positive momentum will be regained in your life. Look at your situation from different angles, there is an insight you’ve overlooked which can trigger your onwards progress. Someone is looking to give you an opportunity so tune in to those around you who you think can help.

FIRE SIGNS

Keep conflict at arm’s length. Gosh, life would be much easier if it weren’t for “other” people sometimes, right! There is some tension and conflict swirling around in your world, albeit not directly related to you. Keep your own counsel, support those you love and like… but, if you can, without getting TOO dragged into the mire. It’s simply not your mess.

WATER SIGNS

Leo, Aries, Sagittarius

Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio

(Knight of Cups, Ace of Wands, The Hierophant)

(The Magician, Six of Cups, Five of Swords)

A crucial turning point.

Start a hobby.

Love is in the air this month! A new suitor, or a renewal of your current love, will emerge, bringing romance and passion back into your life, which is more than welcome! You will feel inspired and joyful, and, even better, this relationship has the potential to last and to escalate quickly. Better tell your pals to buy a hat!

You’re feeling creative and ready for a fresh projectget to it! Something from your past / childhood is worth bringing into your present and future- perhaps a talent, hobby or pastime you once loved, perhaps a reconnection with an old social circle, or maybe a trip down Memory Lane. And, who knows, maybe this new activity could lead to financial reward down the line too…

Kerry Ward Kerry Ward is a Nottingham based tarot reader, and

Cosmopolitan magazine’s horoscope editor, with over 20 years fortune telling experience, and many happy clients all over the world. You can book a personal, written reading, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, at www.tarotbella.etsy.com or follow her at www.facebook.com/mytarotbella.

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THE POWER OF FITNESS Article after article, I love to be able to bring you some sort of take away value that you can implement into your life and reap the benefit. This time I’d like to share something that’s close to my heart. Two people, two stories… two very different approaches.

STORY 1 You might recall the article on my client Gail a few months back, how Gail had retired and taken on a new challenge to push the boundaries of limitation. Gail came to me wanting to compete and step on stage with the intension of saying ‘I did this’, a personal conquest. Gail is doing amazingly well – her relationship with food and exercise has been transformative and she is on target to meet her goal.

STORY 2 Katie, another client of mine, came to me because of the unique skill set I have of turning life and all aspects of it around using fitness and nutrition… with a little mindset coaching in there too. Katie suffers with mental health issues, something very close to my own heart and knowing full well how fitness saved my life, Katie found herself in a similar situation a few years back.

You see, when you get the balance right, the body falls in line and food is enjoyable because you get to eat how you like and still move in a positive direction. What most fail to realise is the power exercise holds in crafting the future we deserve. It saved my life, gave Katie focus and a new positive way of living and gave Gail a challenge that helped her achieve a personal goal.

Wanting to not stress about exercise, understand how to nourish her body but still enjoy life as it should be, was the goal.

Don’t follow the crowd. Don’t conform to outdated values. Plough your own furrow and follow your dreams. Exercise and fitness can play a part whatever your plans.

Katie intended to start my program to take back control of her life, what she got was a lot more.

Small changes can massively improve your quality of life and how life presents itself.

In a matter of four weeks we’d already established a lifestyle that really fitted with Katie’s demands of day to day living.

How will you change your life this week?

The point I am making here is how powerful fitness is and what it can help you achieve when you get the right guidance. Most people think exercise is only about weight loss and building muscle and associate it with a vanity thing. Sure, for some that might be the case, but for others, including those I work with, this is far from the case. Exercise is an outlet, a focus, a motivating factor, a contributor to life and career. E: info@strengthyphysique.co.uk | W: www.strengthphysique.co.uk |

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Gedling Southbank FC Update...

As the football season comes to a close, the club starts to plan for the 2019/20 season. The club AGM is set for 7.30pm at the Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton on Monday 24th June and over the next few weeks each of the sections plan their presentation evenings to celebrate the efforts over the past season. The club now starts to build again from the bottom age ranges, inviting 4 and 5 year olds along to the Little Kickers training session that takes place on Wednesday evenings from 5.15pm to 6.00pm on Killisick recreation ground over the summer months. The resident coach is popular Lawrence Gorman from Canoville Coaching who is pictured above during one of last seasons sessions with his happy group! For further details visit: www.gedlingsouthbankfc.co.uk/clubcontact/ facebook/gedlingsouthbank twitter.com/GSBgirls

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William’s Half Crown Sweep by Bob Massey

No, it’s not a form of gambling, but the tale of William Birch, a chimney sweep living and working in the Lowdham area in 1836. At that time, sweeps were considered to be at the bottom of the social scale. They were disliked and considered as untrustworthy, even though they were essential to the safety of households. Unswept chimneys could smoke into the room and the chimney could catch fire. Sweeps also had a reputation for theft, as they were one of the only trades who were allowed into the best rooms of the house. Here, they had ample opportunity to steal, smuggling the objects out in their bags of soot. No-one wanted the job of searching them. A clever chimney sweep would simply “case the joint” and then arrange for someone else to break in and steal what they had seen while making sure they had a water tight alibi for the time of the break in. However, this was not one of those cases. On the afternoon of 17th December 1836, William Rickets, a young lad, was sent by his mother to buy barley flour from Epperstone mill. She gave him half a crown in a small bag which he put in his pocket to pay for the flour. As William was going over the closes (the common land outside Lowdham) he was approached by a man dressed as a sweep. The sweep had a small boy with him, his apprentice, Thomas Mills. When the man passed William Rickets he threatened him and knocked him to the ground. He then grabbed the half crown from his pocket and ran away. Upon returning home, Rickets told his mother and father, who was also called William,

what had happened. Father and son then went in search of the man. They followed the direction the man had taken when he ran off and found him in the blacksmiths shop in Epperstone. The son pointed him out. The sweep was arrested and brought to trial. When he appeared in court he was dressed differently than when he was found at Epperstone. William, the boy he had robbed, identified him as the same man as did E A Johnson, the keeper of the house of correction where he was taken after his arrest. The sweep, William Birch, claimed that he was at the blacksmiths at the time of the robbery and brought the blacksmith, Samuel Willis, forward as a witness. Samuel said that he was with him at 3.30pm and then again at 4.30pm on the day in question. The closes where the robbery took place were only about a mile and a half away. William, the lad who had been robbed, stated that it was 3.40pm when he left home on his errand. John Richardson, another witness, also confirmed that he had seen Birch in Epperstone at 4.30pm. This would have given Birch time to have carried out the robbery. Thomas Mills, the boy who was with Birch, was called as a witness but denied he that he knew Birch and said he had not seen a sweep that day. Apprentices or climbing boys were often badly treated and he was possibly in fear of what might happen to him. The jury then set about their deliberations and after some time pronounced Birch guilty. William Birch was then sentenced to six months imprisonment with alternate weeks in solitary confinement.

I am researching the history of the ng14 villages and would be very pleased to hear from anyone with more details or information. Email: bob.m.massey@ gmail.com or post via ng magazines.

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Auctioneers John Pye and Sons

Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms Adam Cooper Interiors Dream Doors Nottingham Shower Doctor UK Sliding Door Wardrobes Ltd Tilefix UK

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Blinds/Curtains/Shutters Bella Blinds Shuttercraft Building Services A Holmes Building Services Limited Vale Projects Nottingham Ltd

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Flooring/Carpets Brightwood Flooring Kings Carpets The Little Carpet Company

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Foot Health Sole Solutions

Funeral Services Calverton Funeral Service Nottinghamshire Funeral Services

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Further Education Nottingham College

Garage Doors/Repairs Garolla Roller Shutter Doors JB Garage Doors

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Garage Services Promech Garage Services

Business Support Services RS Media Veriflyers

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Garden Buildings Arctic Cabins

Care/Support Services Radford Care Group

Chimney Sweeps Homesweep

Garden Retail Floralands Internet Gardener

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Garden Services Artificial Grass For Less Canterbury’s Landscapes Green Thumb (Notts North) Helen’s Helping Hand NRT Developments Supergrass Waynes Total Landscapes

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Groundwork Services B & P Paving

Handyman Services Bob A Job Man Handitec Jason Craddock P.A.C. Property Maintenance S R External Property Care SBS Property

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Hearing Aids Specsavers

Hotels/B&Bs Willow House B&B

Interiors Maria Tesei

Joinery/Timberwork Beecrofts Joinery

Loft Conversions/Ladders More Than Loft Ladders

Mobility Aids Age UK Local Trading Ltd

Opticians Specsavers Arnold

Complimentary Therapies Tri-Dosha

Computer Sales/Repairs Sola Computer Solutions

Domestic Appliance Repairs Nottingham Appliance Repairs

Domestic Services AquaBlast UK Ltd MJ Cleaning

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Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains Ltd

Electrical Services Connect Protect Ltd DElectrix Doctor Electrical Lee’s Electrical LS Electrical

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Equestrian Sellors Limited

Fencing/Gates Beechdale Fencing Best Fencing Trev’s Concrete and Fencing

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Fireplaces/Woodburners Stonebridge Fireplaces

Fitness Services Gedling Borough Council

Painting & Decorating Glen Birch Chris Decorating Services Emma Morley Painters & Decorators James Painting & Decorating Paul Tinsley Decorating

37 33 26 40 19

Pest Control Confirm A Kill MW Pest Control

39 18

Pet Services Jerry Green Dogs NutriK9

49 49

Plastering Services GM Plastering

Plumbing & Heating B & M Plumbing & Heating M.Church Plumbing & Heating Ltd MS Waterworks Ltd RB Heating & Gas Services Stonebridge Heating Centre

38 17 47 33 23

Removals/Man & Van ACS Removals

Restaurants/Takeaways The Cod’s Scallops

10,11

Roofing Services Arrival Roofing Canterbury’s Home Improvements Nottingham No Leak Roofing Thompson’s Roofing

37 31 18 43

Security Services BIT4 Security Alarms

Solicitors/Legal Services ALH Legal

Tree Services Anderson Gardens Charnwood Trees Weedon’s Tree Surgery WRS Tree Services Ltd

38 42 27 19

Venues/Days Out Notts Guided Walks Princess River Cruises National Ice Centre Swadlincote Ski Centre

59 57 7 63

Windows/Doors/Conservatories A&M Windows Apollo Windows Fixaglaze KLG Rutland Leivers & Millership

28 20 38 15 35

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM Carlton Police Station Cavendish Road, Carlton, NG4 3DZ Tel: 101

CALVERTON & WOODBOROUGH PC 2280 Whild PCSO 8248 Kennedy PCSO 4764 Szeluk Tel: 101 ext: 853 4161 Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk BURTON JOYCE PC Nicholas Spence (3014) Tel: 07525 226444 PCSO James Lievesley (8907) Tel: 07525 226777 Tel: 101 ext: 811 6668 Email: gedling.southnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk LOWDHAM PC Gary Sipson (3116) Tel: 07525 226575 PCSO Charlotte Appleby (4678) Tel: 07595 009276 PCSO Liam Batey (4683) Tel: 07525 226758 Tel: 101 ext: 856 3370 Email: sherwoodsnt@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

from your Neighbourhood Beat Team....

Stay Safe This Summer Going on summer?

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Please take our advice to keep your home safe whilst you are away:

• Fit a strong hasp and padlock to your shed door. Make sure the door is strong enough to resist being kicked or pushed in.

• Suspend any deliveries, such as milk and newspapers. • Ask a friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your property. • Try to make your home look occupied while you are not there. Use timer switches on lamps or your radio. Securing your shed Sheds are often targeted by thieves because they are not designed to store valuable equipment and property - they were originally designed to house potting plants. Their fairly flimsy construction makes them easy to break into via the door, windows, walls or even the roof.

• Replace standard hinges with strap hinges secured by coach bolts or use security screws on existing hinges. • Consider fitting a battery operated shed alarm. • Visibly mark the property you keep in your shed and garage and use anchor points to secure larger tools and equipment. • Register your valuables on the national online property database Immobilise so that Police can reunite you with them if they are ever stolen and later recovered. Visit the Immobilise website.

However, many homes have little outside storage space, so the shed inevitably becomes a place for storing items that are not wanted indoors. We are working hard to prevent criminals from targeting sheds and properties, but you can play your part in making sure

Find your Safer Neighbourhoods team by entering your postcode on the homepage of www. nottinghamshire.police.uk

Nottinghamshire Police is recruiting. Please visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/careers for details of what opportunities are currently available.