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Welcome to the first of our Autumn editions...

Haven’t we had a fantastic summer!

We hope you have enjoyed every minute of it. Now most of us have packed the swimsuits and shorts away for another year we thought we would sneak in a few naughty pudding recipes. Go on...indulge yourselves!

From sun to snow....Remember only one edition left before Christmas so if you want any festive events publicising please get in touch by mid-October.

We are very excited to announce the launch of our seventh magazine!

NG13 will be delivered to Bingham, Bottesford, East Bridgford and surrounding villages.

For more information about the new mag please give us a call.

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kids 16 kids diary 16,17 teen talk 18 looking good, feeling great 19 crossword 20 recipes 22 pets

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Community Diary

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat 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 7.30pm 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. Sept 24th tba; Oct 22 - Helping Hands in Bosnia - Trish Drew; Nov 26 - Xmas social (members only). Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Joy on 07790 624374 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 0115 914 1076 or 0115 915 9119.

Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics,

North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695.

Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Contact Alan: 01949 837682

Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Janet-0115 9375861.

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 Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities and help in your local community, nationally and internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. 30 Sept: Lisa Newport-McCabe will speak about her work with young offenders. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham - everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information.

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 or Deborah Penzer: 0115 931 4597 Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom (8 cask ales, sandwiches, friendly atmosphere), Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

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

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

Community Diary cont.....

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 Burton Joyce Bowls Club - the Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road are having an open day Monday 13 May for everyone to come along and ‘have a go’ and to meet existing members. For further info 0115 8447 167 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.

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 Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at St Margarets Church Hall, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GE on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome.

For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.

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.

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.

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

Sing with the best in the Country (and 20th in the world!)

Saturday 28 September 7pm

On Friday 5th July, 45 members of Grand Central Chorus walked out onto the dark stage of the Air Canada Centre, Toronto. An explosion of light and sound revealed a massive arena with 6000 applauding Barbershop followers. The CD waved his arms and the Chorus burst into song.

2013 UK Champion Ladies Six minutes later it was all over and the Chorus Barbershop Quartet were walking off to rapturous applause. The results revealed that the Chorus had achieved their highest Fortuity are representing the UK at the International Championships in Hawaii score ever at International, 78.8%, and placed 20th, that’s 20th in the world, a real achievement.

The day before, the Chorus performed at Also starring: the Fairmont LACE CITY CHORUS Royal York Four time UK Ladies Barbershop Chorus Champions Hotel Concert THE EMERALD GUARD 2013 UK Champion Mens Barbershop Quartet Hall in the World Harmony LADY LUCK Ladies Acappella Octet Jamboree Show Arnold Hill Academy, Lower School, NG5 6NZ which featured Tickets £10, contact Jo Messom top Barbershop performers from all over the world. An 0115 956 6745 / tmessom@me.com exciting week!

The next opportunity for you to see the Chorus perform is at 7pm on the 21st September, 2013, at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Melton Mowbray LE13 1AE. Tickets £8 obtainable at 01664851457 or 0166450057.

On Wednesday 4th September there will be an ‘ Open Night’ on the regular rehearsal night at the usual venue, Harrington Junior School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Sing with the Chorus or just sit and listen but come along if you are male and 16+. Learn the basics of Barbershop harmony and voice production. It’s free!

Bring along a friend. If you cannot manage that evening come along any Wednesday, you will be welcome. Ring Martin on 07855270803, 01664 411400, e-mail publicity.gcc@gmail.com to register, or just turn up on the night.

See the website www.grandcentralchorus.com for further information.

Bestwood Male Voice Choir

After an extremely busy and successful Diamond Jubilee Year in 2012, followed by 7 concerts in the first half of 2013, Bestwood MVC is now entering a period of more concentrated rehearsing before it’s next concert on the 7 September 2013.

This is a Charity Concert, organised by choir member Claude Dilks, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Treetops Hospice.

The concert takes place at The Duchess Theatre, Chatsworth Arts Centre in Long Eaton at 7.30pm.

Bestwood MVC will be joined on this occasion by the Imari Ladies

Chorus, who sing ‘A Capella’ or without musical accompaniment. Tickets are £5 available from Claude Dilks on (01159) 726747 or Peter Fletcher on (01773) 715819.

Bestwood MVC will be holding its’ Annual Gala Concert at the Albert Hall, Nottingham on Sunday 29 September 2013, at the new time of 3pm. This year the choir will be joined by the well renowned Thoresby Colliery Band and so the audience will be treated to a rich combination of brass and voice.

Tickets are £10 and are available from Derrick Nurse on (01159) 285055.

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ARNOLD ART SOCIETY AUTUMN art Exhibition, Sale & Craft Fair

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THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2013 Nottingham High School Waverley Mount, Nottingham NG7 4ED (car parking via Forest Road East) Demonstration commences 7:30pm – doors open 6:30pm Plants ~ Tombola ~ Arrangements Raffled

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New Courses at The Meeting Rooms 28a High St, Arnold

Using Your Computer & the Internet

Friday 10-12 10wks start 20 Sept Desktop Maintenance

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at the Library Meeting Room, enter via Arnold Leisure Centre The History of Arnold: Crafts & Trades

Monday 7-9pm 8wks start 7 Oct All students new & old welcome, no experience necessary

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Woodborough’s Heritage

Woodborough an ancient Sherwood Forest Village at www.woodboroughheritage.org.uk is a comprehensive website devoted entirely to the history of Woodborough village, it’s people, places and events from as early as 1000 AD. There are 220 individual articles most illustrated with photographs, maps and plans. We would welcome contributions or corrections from people with knowledge of the parish and who can add to what we have already published in our website.

Please contact enquiries@woodborough-heritage.org.uk all enquiries will be answered.

The Dover Beck Flower Club Burton Joyce Village Hall 7.30pm - £5 for visitors - All welcome

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

Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk

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

Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com Dyslexia Action - Empowering Parents FREE Course - On 10th November from 10am - 1pm at 1a Bridlesmith Gate, Bottle Lane, Notts, NG1 2GR. To book or for more information please call 0115 948 3849.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Wednesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk ADHD - a support group for parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre.

Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Dyslexia Action Nottingham - support for literacy and numeracy difficulties by specialist teachers. Adults and children welcome, we can help with dyslexia, dyscalculia & other learning difficulties. We can provide revision techniques, study skills, organisation & memory strategies fro school or the workplace. We can also do assessments & training. Please phone 0300 303 8350 for further details & a free consultation.

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

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

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 - meet the last Friday every month, 11am -1pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact the Arthritis Care Office: 0115 952 5522.

Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.

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 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm.

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

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Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.

Hard of Hearing/Deafened - for anyone who has a hearing loss & communicates in spoken English, Nottinghamshire

Deaf Society runs a monthly Hard of Hearing Social Group (4th Friday, 10am-2pm) & evening lip-reading classes (next course starts 3rd Nov). For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: rachael. ravenlock@nottsdeaf.org.uk Contact the Elderly - are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

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 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 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 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.

KIDS DIARY

If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk 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 Sir John Sherbrooke School, Flatts Lane, Calverton. £1 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. £1.25 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

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: emmaherrity@hotmail.com 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 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 0115 961 4114 or Shirley 0115 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds every Sunday morning from 10am to 12noon. Contact Andrew Whitaker on 07891 654978.

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 Calverton MWFC - Calverton MWFC providing great facilities for boys and girls, and adult football.

Check out the website: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/calvertonminerswelfarefc/ Magical Movers - singing dancing and having fun in Hoveringham and Calverton. Call Rachel on 07753 884911 www.magicalmovers.co.uk

BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com.

Lowdham Preschool - a charity providing term time pre-school education for 2-5 year olds. Mon, Wed, Thurs 9am - 3pm, Tues 9am-1pm, Fri 9am - 12noon. Rated “Outstanding in all areas” by Ofsted.

Contact Louise or Julie 07960 859178 or visit 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

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

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

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.

BJ Storytime - join Barbara and Judith at Burton Joyce Library on Monday’s 20 May, 10 June and 8 July for stories, rhymes, movement and songs. Mums, dads, grannies, grandpa’s bring your toddlers along from 11.15 to 11.45. It’s free and it’s never too early to start a reading habit.

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.

2nd Arnold Scouts & Explorers - offer lessons - Beavers at Calverton 6.30-7.45 & Fri training | Cubs sessions Panthermost Grp Calverton AndBeavers, BinghamCubs, Swimming Club weekdays 7-8.30pm atTues Calverton, | CubsBingham, Otter GrpSouthwell, 7-8.30pm Cotgrave Thurs | Scouts or Portland 7.30-9pm depending Wed | Explorers on ability 8-9.30pm & space. For Fri. more Contact info email: Noel Yeatman info@cabsc.co.uk 0115 956 or 9865/0787505 check out the6784 website: www.cabsc.co.uk

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.

Ella’s Teen Talk:

Handling Money

We all know there’s nothing worse than making plans with friends and being forced to cancel them because our pockets are empty. I’m personally fed up of hearing my parents tell me that “money doesn’t Ella Higginbotham aged 15 grow on trees” (what a silly saying, it’s a bit obvious isn’t it!) when the majority of us under 16s can’t get jobs, but we really don’t want to miss out on a social life: we can’t win!

When our purses are sparse there are just a few little things we can do to make sure we aren’t completely broke: 1) Get a Terramundi money pot- its saves money and looks pretty, genius!

It’s different because what you put in you can’t get out until it’s full up and ready to be smashed. So you know that random change lying in your jean pocket or in the bottom of your bag? just chuck it into the terramundi and before you know it it’s time to smash it and you have a whole load of cash. Plus you get the added bonus of getting the hammer and whacking it open; it’s a lot of fun or can act as an excellent stress release which is perfect for all our teenage traumas!

2) Don’t buy food and drink-starve! No but seriously if you’re going for a day out in town or in the park don’t waste money on buying food, just take it with you. Wrap up a sandwich at home because it’s just as yummy and completely free!

3) Do little jobs- you’ve got to break the teen catchphrase of “can’t be bothered” (however heart-breaking it may be) and don’t be lazy, it only takes ten minutes to wash some pots or iron a few pairs of jeans. Ask your parents for just 50p every now and then by helping around the house and it will all add up. Oh and don’t forget the puppy dog eyes if you’re really desperate.

4) Compare where you shop- don’t buy the first thing you see. You can probably get the same thing elsewhere for a much better price. Be patient and window shop for a bit until you find the ideal, cheap purchase.

5) Babysit- it’s a doddle (Hopefully!) You get paid to spend your evening watching TV whilst the kids are in bed, plus everyone tells you to help yourself so that means free food! You can’t go wrong! You or your parents must know families with young kids so ask around and do a good job of it; that way word gets around and you will eventually have loads of Next business.

It’s the little things that you can do to make sure you’ve always got some money spare to do the things that you want to do.

Keep it sensible and realistic and you should never be searching for scraps of money around your bedroom again because, trust me, that’s a lost battle.

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Sweet treatS

Banoffi Pie

Kieran’s Key Lime Pie

300g ginger biscuits 70g butter 397g tin condensed milk or caramel 3 bananas 300ml whipping cream chocolate for decoration 20cm spring based cake tin Method

This recipe is adapted from a BBC Food recipe.

375g gluten free digestive biscuiits 150g butter 8 large limes (zest & juice) 1 pint double cream 397g tin condensed milk to decorate (optional) 85g creme fraiche If using condensed milk - place tin in a 1 tsp lime zest large pan of boiling water - making sure the tin is completely covered. Boil the tin for 2 to 3 hours. Keep checking and topping up with boiling water. This is very important. If the tin isn’t covered it could explode! If this is too much for you just use a tin of caramel.

Grease the tin. I line with greaseproof paper to make it easier to get the pudding out.

Crush the ginger biscuits (I use a food processor) to fine crumbs. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Once melted, add the biscuit crumbs and mix well. Line the bottom of the tin with the mixture and press up the sides. Use a flat bottomed jar to press the mixture firmly then place in fridge to set for a couple of hours. Slice the bananas and place on the biscuit base. Pour over the caramel (if using boiled condensed milk be very careful when opening the tin).

Whip the cream and when cool cover the top with cream. Decorate with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.

Method

Crush the biscuits either in a food processor or in a bag with a rolling pin. Melt the butter in a pan and stir in the crushed biscuits. The mixture can be split between 2 x 18cm tins or 1 x 23cm tin. Press mixture into tins & chill in the fridge. Put lime juice, condensed milk & cream in a bowl and whisk for 1-2 mins. Add lime zest to mixture (save a tsp for decoration) and stir in. Pour mixture onto biscuit bases and chill for 2 hours or overnight. Decorate with crème fraiche and lime zest

Strawberry Tart

This recipe is adapted from one by Jocelyn Dimbleby in a Sainsbury’s cook book called Sweet Dreams.

175g plain flour 60g caster sugar 100g butter 300ml creme fraiche 350g strawberries 3 tbsp strawberry jam finely grated rind & juice of 1 orange (3 tbsp) Method

Sift flour & sugar into a bowl. Melt butter in a pan along with the orange rind and 2tbsp juice. Once melted add to bowl and mix well until a smooth dough is formed.

Press mixture into a 24cm flan tin. Using hands press over the bottom & up the sides then chill in fridge for 30 mins. Heat over to 200°C. Bake pastry blind for 20 mins until edges are pale golden colour. Take out oven and pour in creme fraiche then return to oven for 10 mins.

Once tart is cold decorate with strawbs. Gently heat the strawberry jam with a tbsp of orange juice and spoon over the top to glaze. Chill until ready to serve.

Great

times are back at the Robin Hood Inn, Lambley. Vicky and Geoff took over this traditional village pub in April this year and already the pub is buzzing and the locals are over the moon.

We decided to go for an early evening meal on Saturday.

The Robin Hood is owned

by Marstons and Gary was impressed with the real ale. His benchmark of a good boozer is a decent pint, and he was not disappointed.

The menu offers traditional pub favourites with most mains under a tenner. There are offers on most nights as well for an even better deal. The 2 for ÂŁ10, Monday to Friday all day offer is a great idea for a lunchtime blow out and free wi-fi is a bonus. Next time we need to schmooze our printers this is where we will come!

The Robin Hood really welcomes kids - our two had a great night and scored the food 10! You can't say fairer than that. The kids menu is really flexible so there is something for even the most fussy eaters.

We were all really impressed with the quality, service and prices and it seems we are not alone. Customers are voting with their feet and coming back week after week.

One of the most popular nights is Monday steak night with steaks 2 for 1. It's so popular booking is essential. Since our visit I have met a couple who were totally singing the praises of steak night so word is getting out.

The Robin Hood Inn has live music on Saturday night twice a month and a karaoke night once a month. It’s quiz night on Thursdays and killer darts on Friday teatime. More events are planned and a website should be live soon.

All in all we had a lovely evening. Vicky and Geoff were fantastic hosts, the atmosphere was great and the food was lovely. It was a shame that an early start Sunday prevented us staying for the live band, still there is always next time.....

The Robin Hood Inn, Main Street Lambley, NG4 4PP. Tel: 01159 313906

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Love all things chocolate? Then the chances are you’ll adore a special cat rescued by a Nottinghamshire animal charity – who’s now looking for a real home.

Smokey, a rather dashing dark chocolate cat, was found straying until a kind passerby alerted Animal Accident Rescue Unit.

The ultimate lap cat, he asks permission before relaxing onto any available lap for a long snooze. At around two years old, this affectionate boy enjoys playing, is tidy in his habits and enjoys self-grooming to remain gorgeous!

As with all the charity’s animals ready for rehoming, Smokey is neutered, microchipped and litter-trained. Donations to Animal Accident Rescue Unit paid for his flea and worm treatments plus Felv/FIV tests, for which he is clear. All he needs now is a home - could that be with you? To discover more on Smokey call 0115-9671000 (for queries about Smokey only), or email admin@ aaru.org.uk, with your telephone number and postcode for the adoption volunteer to contact you. All homes are checked preadoption, whilst rehoming on busy roads is obviously not possible.

Want to help animals like Smokey? His care is possible thanks to the charity’s volunteers – but which very urgently needs more fosterers. For this hugely rewarding role whilst making a massive difference to a vulnerable feline’s life - even for holiday cover – learn more by emailing admin@ aaru.org.uk or calling 0115-9321555, and for other information and animals see www. aaru.org.uk.

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Sell your unwanted items for FREE. Call 0115 926 9777 ONZA BIRD Trial bike. 2010 model (black

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Miss Lindley’s School by Bob Massey Anne Lindley was a Christmas baby born in Sutton in Ashfield on the 23rd December 1803 to James and Mary Lindley. Her parents were active members of the local Independent Congregational Church and it was here that she was christened on 9th May the following year. Little is known of her early life but there is some evidence to suggest that in her early 20’s she received a proposal of marriage. After buying her a ring the man in question disappeared without marrying her leaving her in the lurch.

the school was well established with only three vacancies for students at the start of that Christmas term.

In 1857 Miss Lindley was on the move again, this time to Bulcote. On Friday 24 July 1857 an advert appeared in the Stamford Mercury announcing that a Miss Lindley was to open a new school for girls at Oakland House in Bulcote. The school opened on Friday 25th January at Oakland House. This time the school had day pupils as well as boarders.

This appeared to have affected Miss Lindley badly as she never married. As a single woman with no husband teaching was one of the few professions open to her.

By 1851 Miss Lindley lived in Woodthorpe at Hill Cottage next to the Toll House on the corner of Mansfield Road and Scout Lane (now Woodthorpe Drive) where she is listed as a school mistress running a school for girls.

Miss Lindley had two boarders and two young servants; a 16 year old cook and a 12 year old general servant who appear to be sisters. They may also have been students earning their education.

The school only existed for two years.

In December 1853 Miss Lindley put the cottage up for rent and moved the school to Calverton at Burnah House. This had been the home of the late Thomas Redgate.

An advert for the new school published in December 1853 said the establishment would be ready after the Christmas break for 12 resident pupils making it a much bigger institution.

An advert dated July 1854 named Miss Lindley as the principle assisted by eminent professors and a resident foreign governess who were not named. By 1856

Friends were assured that Oakland House was in a healthy location and that it was conveniently situated between the railway stations of Burton Joyce and Lowdham on the Nottingham Lincoln line.

By the 1861 census Miss Lindley had four resident young ladies ranging in age from 9yrs to 17yrs coming from as far away as London and Norfolk. There was a resident music teacher, Anne Clowe, and two servants who also appear to be sisters, following the same arrangements for their education as before.

There are no adverts for the school after this date. Miss Lindley would have been 58 in 1861 and may have decided to retire.No clear records of her death have been found but an Anne Lindley aged 68 died in 1871 in Mansfield. This may have been her.

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50% off one off bookings until March 2014 & 50% off long term bookings (6 mths or more) booked between now and Sept 2013. Booking is quick and easy.... call 0115 901 3701 or email: communitycentres@gedling.gov.uk

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Index of Advertisers

Accountants

Alan’s Accounting

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Aerials/TV’s/Audio 1st Astral Aerials Phil Chapman

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Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms

Haydn Interiors Ltd KDS The Kitchen Lab Rightlove Bathrooms

43 48 28 44

Beauty

Nails & Co

Bed & Breakfasts/Cottages Purple Poppy Cottage Willow House B & B

Beers/Real Ales/Cider Sales The Flipping Good Beer Co.

Synergy Design & Print

Car Repairs Dent Reflex

Homesweep

Cleaning/Drive Cleaning Aqua Blast MJ Cleaning

Complementary Therapies Bowen Therapy

Computer Repairs/IT PCM-IT

Counselling/Psychotherapy Lasting Change

De-Cluttering Services Clutter Care

Design, Print, Web

Synergy Design & Print

Domestic App. Engineer C.Moore

Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains

Electricians

P.Kelliher LV Electrical Redhill Electrical Solutions

Equestrian Sellors Ltd

Home Improvements

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Premier Fencing Sandra Saint

Flooring/Carpets Brightwood Flooring The Little Carpet Co

Physio Direct Foot Clinic

Fuel

Fernwood Fuels

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Midland Kickboxing TEK Kickboxing Jason Craddock Marriotts

Horticultural Engineers Sellors Ltd

Joiners/Timberwork Beecroft Joiners J M Joinery Glen Myers Timbertech

Ladies Fashion Boutique 11

Loft Ladders/Conversions More Than Loft Ladders

Music Tuition

Violin & Piano Lessons

Oven Cleaning/Repairs Spring Fresh

Painting/Decorating Dean E Lockley MJC Decor P.Thorpe Decorators Paul Tinsley

Pest Control

MW Pest Control

Pet/Animal Food Door to Paw Sellors Ltd

Pet Boarding Crazy Paws

Pet Grooming Crazy Paws Zoolittles

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Plastering

35 36 42

Plumbing,Heating, Air Con

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Financial Advisors

Foot Health

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Fencing

Aurora Landscapes B&P Paving Green Thumb Handitec Heatherview Landscapes Littlegreen Landscapes Marriotts H & G WRS

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Chimney Sweeps

Gardening/Groundwork/ Landscaping

Health & Fitness

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Business Services

World Wood Furniture

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Building / Roofers / Fascias Brownz Builders Canterburys C n D Properties Nottm Roofing Service Roofer Mick SBS

Furniture

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C J Plastering G & J Plastering GM Plastering Agua Gas B & M Plumbing

Pubs

The Robin Hood Inn

Removals/House Clearance Andy the Van Man

Restaurants/Takeaways Planet Pizza

Sheds

Mr Sheds

Solicitors/Legal Services Quality Solicitors Yates & Co

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Taxis

Gedling Cars

Tiling/Tile Retailers 31 39 1 35 27 46 33 47 19 21 33 33 5 33 45 31 26

Grout & About

Tree Surgeons

Charnwood Trees Squirrel Tree Services WRS

Trade Directories Age UK

Tuition/Courses

The Core Centre First Class Learning Kip McGrath

Watches/Jewellery Simon Trumper

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Windows/Doors/Conservatories Apollo Windows K & A Windows Skyview Windows

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AquaBlast Mobile Pressure Washing

Deep Clean • Resand & Sealed • Moss/Algae/Weed Removed

Before

Before

Tarmac

Restored!

Block Paving

Good as New!

After

After

Patios

Before

Brought back to life!

More information & Free Quotations:

After

Call: 0800 298 3509 / 0788 778 8375 email: aqua-blast@hotmail.com

PIZZA DEALS

£9.00 £12.50 £15.00 £20.50

ANY TWO 8” PIZZAS ANY TWO 10” PIZZAS ANY TWO 12” PIZZAS ANY TWO 16” PIZZAS With a maximum of 4 toppings on each pizza

MEAL DEAL 1 ANY 8” PIZZAS 1 x Donner Kebab 1 x Garlic Bread Cheese 2 x Cans of Drink

£10.00

13 St. Wilfred’s Square Calverton Nottingham NG14 6FP

0115 965 4848 0115 841 3488

MEAL DEAL 2

TWO 8” PIZZAS with a maximum of three toppings 1 x Fires OR Onion Rings 1 x Fudge Cake OR Coleslaw 2 x Cans of Drink

£12.50

MEAL DEAL 3 16” PIZZA WITH 4 TOPPINGS 1 x 10” Garlic Bread Cheese 1 x Bottle of Drink

£16.00

MEAL DEAL 4

ANY 12” + 10” PIZZA 1 x 10” Garlic Bread Cheese 1 x Onion Rings 1 x Bottle of Drink 1 x Coleslaw

£20.00

MEAL DEAL 5 FREE BOTTLE OF SOFT DRINK for orders over £18.00

FREE * DELIVERY

*Free delivery for orders over £8 (Calverton) Order under £8 incur £1 delivery charge Lowdham, Oxton, Epperstone, Arnold Orders under £10 incur £1 delivery charge Burton Joyce & Ravenshead Orders under £15 incur £2 delivery charge

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Sun - Thurs Fri & Sat

5.30pm - 11.30pm 5.00pm - 12.00am