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TO ALL OUR READERS!!!

Another year over...where does the time go?? We hope you all had a fantastic festive season and are looking forward to 2014.

We are constantly being told to eat less and move more, especially at this time of year so we decided to ask some young people to share their favourite sports with us all and give us some inspiration. See page 41.

These cold, dark nights really do call for comfort food and there is none better than a steaming bowl of (healthy) stew. We have included three easy recipes to cheer you up.

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As Christmas has come and gone for another year and we look forward to 2014, we know that many of you out there will have vowed to stick to your New Year’s resolutions - some of these more realistic than others.

But why not forget those promises you know you won’t keep, and make safety and security your priority this year?

It’s a new year so let’s make a new start on protecting your stuff.

Don’t let burglars get the better of you. Keep those new gadgets and gifts your received from Santa out of sight, and make sure your house is always secure, even if you’re home and you are doing everything you can to keep thieves away from your car.

We imagine that for most of you, your shiny new smartphone will be at the top of the list of your prized possessions. Make recording your IMEI number and registering the handset at www.immobilise.com the first thing you do. If it is lost or stolen you will then have a better chance of getting it back. Activate a keypad locking mechanism and download a tracking app. Don’t flash your phone about when you are in public. Keep it in a fastened bag or pocket, and don’t leave it on the table when you are out at a cafe or pub.

And dare we move on to the next major date on our calendars?

Valentine’s Day. That’s right, the day for love is fast approaching and being that our interactions are moving online these days we would like to take the time to remind you of the dos and don’ts.

Use trusted sites if you’re planning to start an online dating profile. Talk to friends and family as they may be able to recommend a particular site.

Whether you are looking for love online or otherwise, remember the following safety tips: • BE MYSTERIOUS. Do not reveal too much personal information about yourself, whether in person or online.

Do not tell your new date where you live and under no circumstances reveal financial information. Be wary of requests for money.

• BE PATIENT. If you meet someone new on a night out, why not wait to take it further? Don’t go home with them or invite them back to yours. If you do decide to do this, make sure you tell your friends who you are with and where you are going. Never ditch a friend for a new squeeze, leaving them alone.

• BE SENSIBLE. Make sure the venues for your first and early dates are in public places, like restaurants or bars. Make your own way there and your own way home again.

Always tell a family member or friend about your plans.

• BE PERCEPTIVE. If your gut is telling you no, listen to it. Be conscious of anyone who comes on too strong, too quickly. Watch out for those who seem to have troubled lives and beware of people who make inappropriate comments or appear to be aggressive or pushy.

• BE DRINK AWARE. While you may choose a tipple to calm your nerves, too much alcohol can impair your judgement. Don’t drink excessively when meeting new people. It takes time to build that trust with someone, plus you will, no doubt, want to remember the date.

Finally, we want to thank you for your help tackling crime in the area over the past year. Keep reporting suspicious activity and crime to 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 and as a community we can really help to keep our area a safe place to live.

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NEW YEAR….NEW START As we head into 2014 it is encouraging to see that the latest economic forecasts are positive following the doom and gloom of recent years.

For those readers who are considering making career changes over the coming months the statistics are encouraging. A recent survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation found that over the next year 52% of employers are planning to increase the number of their permanent workforce. Even more encouraging is the fact that KPMG record “the sharpest increase in permanent wages for six years”.

As a recruitment business specialising in permanent, temporary and contract staff we can validate these statements as we have seen on a local level far more activity from potential employers over the past six months. Similarly the talent pool of available candidates has become far more fluid as confidence increases and employees look to new opportunities and progression.

If you are considering a career move then the traditional methods of job hunting are undoubtedly

still valid but you cannot underestimate these days the power of social media and networking.

Using platforms such as Twitter and LinkedIn you can very quickly build your own profile and allow potential employers to see not only your employment history but also an insight into your personality. In most cases employers look not only for skills and experience but also the correct “fit” with their company’s culture. But always be media savvy. Remember that updates shared on Saturday night after some hard partying will probably not appeal to potential employers on a Monday morning!

Are you sure you need to leave your current employer? Many of our clients will be reluctant to interview candidates who have job hopped.

Maybe negotiating a pay increase whilst building on your current skills and experience would be a better option?

We will cover negotiating a pay increase in the next issue of the magazine. © Helen Jones, Solos Consultants

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MUSICAL roundup

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

Grand Central Chorus Already preparing for Harrogate in May! Now that Christmas is over, the Grand Central Chorus is focused on the big UK Barbershop event of 2014 – the UK National Championships being held this year in Harrogate on Saturday 24th May and involving 48 choruses from across the UK. Over the next few months Grand Central will spend many hours fine tuning every aspect of their two contest songs so that when they take the stage in Harrogate they are fully prepared to deliver the highest possible standard of performance, and so hopefully achieve yet further success, having won the Gold medal when they last competed in 2012.

The chorus welcome potential new members to come along to any of their weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings at 7.15pm at Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. See their website www.grandcentralchorus. com for full details or follow them on Twitter @GrandCentralMen If you would like Grand Central Chorus to sing at your event, contact Peter on 01530243822 or e-mail publicity.gcc@gmail.com. They can provide a quartet, small chorus or full chorus of up to fifty singers as required. Fees are negotiable and quality is guaranteed.

Hucknall and Linby Brass Band concert on February 15th at 7.30pm "Music from round the world" at St Peter and St Paul's church, Ruffs Drive. Tickets £4 on the door or from Vicar 0115 963 3640.

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Imari is a Ladies Harmony Chorus founded in 1985 and we love to sing.

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So, if you are female and over 16 years old, come along and sing with us. We rehearse on Thursday evenings 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Victoria Road, Draycott DE72 3PS If you would like to book the chorus for your event, or want to find out more information, please contact:Jan Adamson (Events) 01332 674679 or Linda Gourlay (Musical Director) 0115 932 5855

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Alan Johnson singers are looking for new members-men and women- to join them. Alan Johnson teaches all choir members to bring out their individual voice using the ‘Bel Canto’ technique. All choir members have lessons with Alan and learn at an individual pace.

Getting into singing as an adult is lovely.

Singing is a stress buster, gets us breathing properly, helps to release endorphins-the body’s ‘happy chemicals’, helps the energy flow and gets those feelings out. Many people feel singing gives them a therapeutic experience. The more your singing technique improves, the more control you gain and confidence grows as result.

Individual lessons with Alan helps to get you started and you’ll find that you will be able to develop your voice-it is like a sport, the more you put in the more you get out!

We meet every Tuesday @ The Lakeside Arnold from 19.30-21.30. You are most welcome to make an informal visit. For further information about The Alan Johnson Singers and lessons, please contact Alan and Debbie Johnson Tel 0115 9200417 or Email ajsingers@btinternet.com

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HUCKNALL’S GOT TALENT by Maureen Newton In 1912 a man with a tenor voice came to sing in Hucknall at the Byron Rink on Vine Terrace. He was so famous that in 1916 he became a member of the New York Metropolitan Opera Company singing alternatively with Caruso who greatly admired his voice. Who was he? The stage name of this man was Morgan Kingston.

He was born at Sparrows Forge, near Wednesbury, on 16th March 1875 to John and Jane Kingston who named him Alfred Webster Kingston. John was a coal miner. The family must have come to Hucknall when Alfred was very small since his older brothers were admitted to Beardall Street School in 1877 and Alfred followed them in 1879. In the 1881 census John and Jane were living in the colliery houses on Beardall Street with their three sons John age 9 and William age 7, born Tipton and Alfred age 6 born Wednesbury.

Electoral registers show John Kingston on the voting list for 1886 living in Beardall Street and the 1891 census shows the family are still there with two more children born Hucknall. If the house numbers have not changed it was almost opposite Morvern Avenue.

Younger members of the family were baptised at St. John the Evangelist Church.

As a child Alfred was a chorister at St. John’s where he was encouraged by Arthur Stanley Douglas who was organist and choirmaster. Later he often sang in local concerts. On at least three occasions in 1901 newspapers reported him singing in Hucknall. First as a soloist in “Sir John Stainers ‘Crucifixion’ when the oratorio was undertaken by the Congregational Church Choir with the assistance of a few friends and a very gratifying audience assembled in the church.

For this occasion the services of two rising Hucknall vocalists had been secured namely Mr. Henry Dobson (bass) and Mr. A. Kingston (tenor). It gave an opportunity to Mr. Kingston to display his vocal powers to the full which he did in fine style.” Secondly he was at St. John’s “where the church was decked with flowers and the anthems ‘They have taken away my Lord’ and ‘Why Seek Ye’ were sung with the solos being taken by Messrs. Holland and Kingston.” The third occasion was at the Theatre Royal in Hucknall on Annesley Road when a performance was arranged for the benefit of Mr. Sydney Spenser, manager.

Invitations had been issued to local talented artistes to make up the programme and among these were the St. John’s Glee Singers with solos by Messrs.

Kingston and Henderson which were received by loud expressions of delight and approval.

Alfred probably worked at No.1 Colliery (Top Pit) with his brothers John William and Frederick who have all been found in the accident report lists for this colliery.

One newspaper report states he “began work as a pony driver going on to the coal face in his teens.”

On December 25th 1895 Alfred Webster Kingston, collier, married Henrietta May Dignum, daughter of Thomas Dignum a draper. The ceremony took place at St. John’s and the couple made their home at 82, Beardall Street. Their first child John Thomas was born a year afterwards, then two years later William Clifford and both were baptised at St. John’s.

In 1906 Alfred left Hucknall and moved to work at Mansfield (Crown Farm) Colliery at Forest Town. He continued singing and was allowed to work three days a week at the coal face and spent the remainder studying music in London. 1909 was a momentous year for him since he made his professional debut at Queens Hall in London and was asked to sing in America. In Chicago Maestro Campagini said “Morgan Kingston is the greatest Manrico of his day.”

Later he went to the New York Metropolitan Opera Company. On his return to London he performed at Covent Garden singing various roles.

Some time later his health began to decline and eventually his musical career ended completely. He moved to Stoke Poges in Buckinghamshire and died in 1936 aged 64.

His career had been watched with great interest by Hucknallites since he was a chorister at St. John’s.

Although he had become very famous he came to sing in Hucknall in 1912 where there was a large company at the Byron Rink to welcome him. He was supported

by Madame Florence Farnsworth, contralto and the Excelsior Prize Band. “The scene was picturesque with the musicians ensconced in a mass of foliage reminiscent of a sea side pavilion.” The audience brought the house down with tumultuous applause which didn’t subside until he sang again. When the concert closed it remained long in the memories of those privileged to be present.

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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 DEVINE FITNESS - Happy New Year to all my lovely ladies. Come along to our fun and friendly exercise to music class.

Monday 7 - 8 pm, Empire Club, Hucknall NG15 7RE. Only £3. Tel/text 07946 183058 or just turn up.

Zumba with Charm! - (Licensed Instructor) Tues 7 - 8pm Papplewick & Linby Village Hall. All abilities welcome, easy to follow. Just turn up! 07741 448289 only £4 Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.

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 Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village.

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.

Leen Valley Conservation Volunteers - no special skills, training given, variety of interesting sites. Weekdays & weekends, refreshments provided. Tel: Lee Scudder on 07753 850758 or leescudder@hotmail.com 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.

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 Hucknall Dolls House Group - every 2nd Thursday at Bentinck Conservative Club, 5 Portland Rd, Hucknall from 7 - 9pm.

For more info call Sofia on 07790 334540.

Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: carol@linbyfc.co.uk Adult Education Courses - beginners up to level 1; very small groups. Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Call 0115 884 2749 or email: lisa.saunders@castlecollege.ac.uk

Edgewood Judo Club - meet every Monday evening 6pm to 8.30pm at Edgewood Primary School, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346.

Hucknall Men’s Probus Club - for retired men.Meet 1st Wed in month at The Horse & Groom, Linby. 12noon. For information contact Aubrey Smith on 0115 963 2424.

Eric Coates Society - Meets Wednesdays, bi-monthly 7 - 9pm at the Godber Centre. Contact Geoff 0115 9634662 or Peter 0115 953 7393. Actively promoting the life and music of Eric Coates.

Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursdays at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall from 7.15 - 9pm (term time only). Contact 07785 530256.

Ford Capri Club - meet at the Little John Pub, Main Road, Ravenshead on the 1st & 3rd Thursday every month at 8.15pm.

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Enjoy a game of Whist? - then come and join us at 6.30pm on Monday evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly mixed ability group would welcome new players including beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643.

Byron Probus Club (Ravenshead) - spritely old retired codgers meet second and fourth Thursday in month. 12 noon at

Portland College off A60. Contact David Turner 01623 793039.

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 Papplewick & Linby Ladies Circle of Friends - meet fortnightly from end of September to end of May on a Tuesday afternoon. Further information from Maureen Slack on 01773 786725.

Newstead W.I - meet every 3rd Monday of the month at the Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd, Newstead Village, NG15 0BS at 7.30pm. All welcome. Come along and try our friendly WI. Further info on 01623 723437.

Abbey Gates W.I (Ravenshead) - meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Ravenshead Village Hall at 7.30pm. New members and visitors always welcome. For further details please phone 01623 798606.

Watnall WI - meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. For more details call 0115 953 7679.

Leenside W.I (Hucknall) - meet on the 3rd Tues monthly. Central Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm.

Ravenshead W.I - meet on the 3rd Wednesday, monthly. 7.45pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Sheepwalk Lane.

Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. To check out our programme of events go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: secretary@bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents and let the kids play with other Spanish speaking children? Then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com

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Nottingham Road, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. Call 0789 627 9350 for details.

Hucknall Art Society - meet at Watnall Road Community Centre on Wed. Beginners welcome. Session lasts from 7pm to 9pm.

Any queries please call Harry on 0115 9279 481.

Hucknall Flower Arranging Group - meet on the first Wednesday of each month (exc Dec & Jan). 7.30pm at the John Godber Centre, Hucknall. New members & visitors always welcome. Contact 0115 963 6894 for more infio.

Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.

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.

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.

Kirkby & District Hiking Club - we are a friendly hiking club who meet every 3rd Sunday for a 9-10 mile hike, mainly Derbyshire. For more info call Brian or Cynthia on 0115 9680813 National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org Lively, Retired & Semi-Retired Professional/Business Men - meet socially for lunch on the second and fourth Thursdays in the month. 12 noon at Portland College (off the A60). Contact Clive Abrahams (Sec.) on 01623 409502 Bestwood Male Voice Choir - enjoy singing? then why not consider joining us for rehearsals on Tuesday nights from 7.30pm until 9.30pm at Bestwood Village Social Club. Singing is healthy, good fun, very sociable and supports many good causes.

Tenors are especially welcome! For further details please contact Barry Heath on 01159 177083 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.

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.

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 Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room.

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

St Johns Ambulance (18+) - Baptist Church, Seymour Rd. Mon 7pm-9pm. Call Mr & Mrs Allcock on 0115 955 9755

Hucknall Heritage Society - meet second Monday of the month (except June, July, Aug & Dec). At 7.30pm, Central Methodist Church, Hucknall.

The Greasley Players - is a small amateur dramatics group. We welcome new members interested in acting, set

construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house etc). For details of our up and coming events or to get involved, please contact us via www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook.

Our next production takes place Thur 8th - Sat 10th May 2014 inclusive.

Friends of Moor Pond Wood - Papplewick. A community group involved with woodland management and archaeology along the River Leen. Meets last Wed of the month in Papplewick Village Hall. Non members welcome. Visit: http:// moorpond.papplewick.org/index.html Hucknall Wine Circle - meet 3rd Monday every month at National School, Hucknall at 7.15pm. For more information phone 0115 952 7138.

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. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/ groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com Kimberley Shokotan Karate Club - Tue 7-8pm (beginners), Thurs 6-8pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm at the Temple Centre, Nuthall, NG16 1DP. £2.50 per session. For details call 075844 20606 or 07547 382677 Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 standard & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities through concerts. 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 Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society - Meet first Tuesday of the month at 7pm, Blidworth Methodist Chapel. For further information contact the secretary Mrs Dale Smallwood on 01623 479978.

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.

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.

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

Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical music ever written - and modern music too! Come and see why this makes us different.

We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. Check out our website www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael Overbury on 01636 702054.

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.

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 eves 7pm - 9.15pm.

Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Carlton.9yrs +.

For more info call Dave 0115 961 4114 or Shirley 0115 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com Scout Association - 0115 952 3617 Hucknall Pre-school playgroup - Baptist Church, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open Mon/Tue & Fri 9am - 3pm. Wed/Thur 9am - 12pm. For more info call 07544 510610.

St John Badgers - (6 - 10yrs) Fri at 6pm - 7.15pm approx. Seymour Rd Baptist Church. Call Victoria McIndoe: 01158598167.

St John Cadets - (10-16yrs) Tues at 6.30 - 8.00pm approx. Call Katie White on 0115 963 1307 or Steve Cross on 0115 952 9683.

Rolls Royce Leisure JFC - Tues - 6-8pm, Wed - 6-8pm, Thurs -6-9pm. All age groups. Always looking for new players to join our family friendly club playing Sat am/pm & Sun am. Call Andrew on 0750 6040864 or www. rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk Notts County Ladies Development Football Club New players wanted to strengthen our successful squads from U9s (year 3). Junior teams compete in the Notts Girls & Ladies Football League. Come and join us for a training session on Wednesdays 6-8pm at National Cof E Academy, Hucknall. For more info contact Carol: 07963 820612/secretary@nottscountyladiesfc.co.uk

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Guides, Brownies & Rainbows - Nottinghamshire HQ - 987 7220.

Indigo Kids - kids club on Wed evenings 5.30pm - 7.25pm. For children & their siblings on the autistic spectrum

& related social & communication difficulties. Cost £2.50. For further information contact Indigo Kids on 0115 952 1164 (10am - 2pm Mon-Fri term time), email: indigokids@live.com or visit www.indigokids.org.uk

Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 12-17yrs.

Mon 7 - 9pm and Thurs 7 - 9pm.

Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St, Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days. Comfy area for adults & cafe. Parties from £6.60 per child. Outdoor play area with seating.

Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or call 0115 963 3961 for more info.

Hucknall Boys Brigade - For more information and contacts see www.18thbb.org.uk Hucknall Sports YCFC Soccer School - fun environment for 4 to 6yr boys & girls. Indoors during winter months, every Sat and Sun 10.30am till 12noon at Hucknall Leisure Centre. Contact Alwyn Sears 07748 842156 or Derek Day 0115 9521122 or visit www.hucknallsports.com for further information.

Hucknall Sports YCFC - always wanting new players, all age groups from U8’s to U18’s. Well established club (est.1977) provides organised junior football with qualified FA coaches in a safe & friendly manner on both Sat & Sundays. Contact www.hucknallsports.com or ring 0115 9521122 for further info.

Hucknall Mini’s Basketball - Hucknall Leisure Centre. Tues 7-8pm (7-10yrs) & 8-9pm (11-12yrs). £2.50. Call Adam McGrory on 07732211696.

Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursday 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome. Contact 07785 530256.

Edgewood Judo Club - meet every Monday evening 6pm to 8.30pm at Edgewood Primary School, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346.

Rolls Royce Soccer School - for 5 to 7 yr old boys & girls every Saturday morning 10 til 12pm. Watnall Road, Hucknall. Contact head coach John Cheetham on 07920 154129 or www.rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk

Ella’s Teen Talk: New Year’s Resolutions a good thing?....

New year is always an exciting time where you can look back on the past year with pride, memories Ella Higginbotham aged 15 and, in my case, relief that I can move on from last year’s me and hopefully grow into someone with a better hairstyle or more grown up persona.

However, setting a new year’s resolution? What is the point? You never hear people three months down the line giving an update of their resolution; in fact it’s a surprise if they can even remember what it was in the first place. I believe it is just something we feel like we should take part in; there is really no gain from it except trying to seem more committed than friends and family who are equally determined to stick to their resolutions! So be careful, there is always that one competitive member of the family that will gloat about how they’ve lost 5 pounds with their new lifestyle or giving up alcohol for the month (I mean, does anyone really care?!)

However, if your dad or mum own a gym then I bet you love the new year, you think new year’s resolutions are a gift from the gods because your parents will be raking the money in! If over 50% of members actually get their money’s worth from going to the gym then it will be a miracle. So some new year’s resolutions really just cause unneeded financial problems, why do adults spend money on silly promises when they could buy their lovely teenage ‘children’ new things?! That would be much more beneficial for everyone!

If we, as teenagers, are the ones making the resolutions then we are always much more realistic than our parents. Most of us will simply aim to go to more parties and socialise and have a fun year; this is a much better idea than trying to be sensible by dieting or setting life goals as it is a lot more achievable!

But whether you’re an adult or a teenager, if you Next have your heart set on a resolution and you are ready to be fully committed issue: then I say this; why wait for a new year to set yourself a target to do something? If you want to do something Getting the then just do it, no excuses. If you are that determined then surely you would most from like a head start…

sixth form

To Curry f(l)avour!

Pupils aged 5-11 who are on the autistic spectrum had a cookery session with Angela Wilson in November at the specialist NORSACA School, Sutherland House, in Ravenshead.

Angela Wilson is founder and owner of an authentic Indian cooking school, Anjula Devi, based in Hampton, Middlesex.

She was taught by her father to cook authentic Indian food at the age of 10 and still cooks the same way even now.

Angela’s cooking skill got her through to the Semi Finals on ITV1’s Food Glorious Food, and she is a champion of children with special needs. She says, “These kids never cease to impress me. I always focus on what they can achieve, rather than what they may not be able to achieve.”

Angela lists her two biggest passions in life as cooking great authentic Indian food, and using her cooking skills to help children who have special needs.

She says, “Everyone is different.

Some people love playing the piano. Some people love watching football. I love helping children with special needs which is why I am establishing a charity called SENsational Kids in the New Year to teach children a number of new skills through cookery.”

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Awards Pay Tribute to Exceptional Local Women

The exceptional role played by two local Guiders in inspiring and mentoring hundreds of girls and young women across Bulwell and Hucknall has been acknowledged with the presentation of two special awards.

Sally Illsley, Chief Commissioner for Girlguiding Midlands, has presented Chief Commissioner’s Awards for Outstanding Service for Local Guiding to Hucknall Rainbow Leader Julie Bentley-Housden and Bulwell Guider Eleanor Lang.

Julie Bentley-Housden was nominated for her outstanding support to Girlguiding in Hucknall and Newstead, with her citation reflecting on her unstinting enthusiasm, especially when it comes to Rainbows, who are the youngest members of the Guiding community. ‘You've run Rainbow sleepovers even though everyone thought you were mad,’ it reads. ‘You proved them all wrong and it's now a yearly highlight!’

Eleanor Lang is from Bulwell, where she is District Commissioner and Leader with 87th Nottingham (St Mary's) Guides. Having held numerous roles within Girlguiding Nottinghamshire – from running camps to helping at Gang Shows - Eleanor is also a key player in organising large-scale events.

For details on volunteering and membership opportunities within Girlguiding Nottinghamshire, call county headquarters on 0115 987 7220 or visit www. girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk

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Sports Scrapbook Compared to a few years ago, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to sports clubs available for kids and adults. To be included in the next scrapbook email a pic, why you love your sport and contact details for the club to info@ng5.org.uk. Check out these guys and why they love their sport...

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Absolute Triathlon Club - 0115 960 7912 or www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk Tek Kickboxing - 0759 5501928 or www.teamelitekickboxing.org Midlands Kickboxing - 07921 215245 Nottingham Outlaws BMX Club - 07765 885032 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com Derby BMX Club -07800 633101 or www.derbybmxclub.co.uk Woodside Riding School - 0115 926 5147 or www.woodsidestables/net

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 Breathe Easy Nottingham West - meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month. 1.30pm - 3.30pm at our new venue: Catholic Church Parish Hall, Hill Top, 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 2AQ 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

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 effected 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 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 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 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 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

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 The Cornwater Club for Older People - meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am - 2.30pm in Ravenshead. Offers friendship and a variety of stimulating activities. A freshly cooked 2 course meal provided at every session. You can attend as many weekly sessions as you like. Transport available for people living in Blidworth or Ravenshead. All welcome from any area of Nottinghamshire. For a free, no obligation taster day please phone Maxine Dakin, Manager on 01623 491159.

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.

Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at Hucknall Library Meeting Room on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday, monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome.

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.

Indigo Kids - is a charity & support group for children on the autistic spectrum & related social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their parents/carers and siblings. We have the Autism Resource Centre (The Arc) to help or just for a chat and a cuppa. We offer activities, youth club during school time and day trips during holidays. It is a safe place where the kids are not judged. We have a Parent Partnership Service drop in session every other week during school term. email: indigokids1@gmail.com. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 0115 952 1164, 07905 586 910 or 07549 170490.

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 lipreading 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

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“A meadow and woodland for remembrance in Sherwood Forest in the County of Nottinghamshire” 9 miles north of Notts City Centre | Salterford Lane, Calverton. NG14 6NZ Member of the Association of Natural Burial Grounds Tel 01623 882210 (Op 2) or 07800 635037 E: burialground@oxtonestate.com | www.woodlandburialoxton.co.uk

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Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire and their carers.

Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.

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.

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 Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family & friends.

Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call 01623 556065 Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: hucknallworkclub@gmail.com Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries - Please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for an appointment or email mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk. Surgery 2nd Saturday monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN. 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

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

Reach Out Residents - we are a group that is for all residents in West Hucknall. We meet about 5 times a year to discuss issues affecting our area and many statutory bodies including the police, Ashfield Homes, Trent Buses and others attend our meeting. We invite you to come along and have your say to make the area a better place to live. Together we can make a difference! Tel 07527 070459 or reachoutresidents@gmail.com. Next meeting 12th November at Hillcrest Centre, Holgate School at 6.30pm 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)

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

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.

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WANTED..

(if you would LOVE to DANCE) for weddings, cruises or just for fun!

BALLROOM - LATIN SEQUENCE - ROCK ‘N’ ROLL EVERY MONDAY - 8pm to 9pm

Central Methodist Church Hall, Baker St, Hucknall, NG15 7AS Enquiries:

0115 9633428 | 07711 946335 Children also WANTED for Saturday

morning dance classes at the Baptist Church, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 7LD Enquiries call Rachel: 07764 746959 www.annculleyschoolofdance.co.uk

Katrina Morley

Mobile Hair Stylist Over 10 years of Salon experience

Salon results at sensible prices in the comfort of your own home.

Telephone or text 07779243361

Foot Health Practitioner

Nail Trimming • Corns/Callus Removal • Verrucas • Ingrowing Toenails • Diabetic Specialists

Suzanne Gratton-Fisher DipCFHP MPSPract MVR

HOME VISITING PRACTICE

Tel: 07739 250807 Registered and Fully Insured

MOBILE FOOT CLINIC Wendi McKenna

WMSch.MPS.PRACT.(hons)

toenail cutting, corns, callus, ingrowing toenails, fungal nails, verruca, arch pain, diabetics welcome

Tel: 07810 798614 Insured & qualified since 2003

For Hire

St Peter and St Paul’s Community Hall, Ruffs Drive

Reasonable rates for children’s parties, evening and day hire and regular groups.

Contact Kerry on:

0115 955 8835

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk

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