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Dear Readers Welcome to our bumper summer edition.

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

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

contents kids 10 kids diary 14 a helping hand 15 helping hand directory 18 - 20 looking good, feeling great eat, drink & be merry! recipes free time community diary

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pets 36

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

home & garden 39 classifieds 54 - 55 sudoku 58 crossword 64 safer neighbourhoods 74 useful information 76 puzzle solutions 76

Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine

business, IT & finance index / list of advertisers

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Keep Your Garden Looking Knock Out All Summer

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Summer is show time for our gardens. Whether we are entertaining relaxing or playing we want them to be at their best right through till the Pelargoniums first frost. Follow my tips and your garden will reward you with an award winning performance.

1. Edge your lawn. A crisp edge finishes the whole garden off.

2. Use pebbles to cover soil in containers. It gives a real show garden finish, keeps the weeds down and the moisture in.

3. Give plants a thorough drench a couple of times a week. This is way more beneficial then watering little and often.

Sunflowers 4. Water at the base of plants so liquid gets straight to the roots. Water on leaves only evaporates in the sun.

5. Remove dead flowers from plants every few days. This encourages new flowers to form and keeps the show going all summer.

6. Keep containers and hanging baskets in peak condition by giving them a liquid feed every week.

7. If you’re off on holiday remove all the flowers from plants before you Sweet Peas leave. By the time you return they will just be bursting into flower again.

8. Stay on top of those show baddies, the weeds. Just a couple of minutes a day should do it.

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News From The National

Taking Geography Out Of The Classroom

Young geographers from the National Church of England Academy recently undertook some valuable field research looking at the coasts of East Yorkshire.

On Friday 22nd April 2016, a group of seven year 12 students explored the coast from Paull Nature reserve on the Humber estuary in the north to the chalk headland of Flamborough. The group used a variety of primary and secondary data collection techniques to experiment, measure and evaluate the speed of erosion and quality of coastal management techniques in place in this part of England.

Robin Freeman, a staff member at National, who accompanied the group said, “Undertaking learning in context like this is really beneficial to the students’ understanding of what we teach them. Where possible, we like to extend our teaching outside of the classroom and this was a fantastic example of this.”

Students Support ‘Operation Orphan’ Students and staff from The National Church of England Academy have been supporting the charity ‘Operation Orphan’ for the last three years and their students have taken on the latest challenge to ‘Keep a Child Warm’.

The charity support children throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia by collecting coats and other warm essentials from around the UK and Slovakia.

The idea is to help less fortunate individuals and encourage people to bring in their second hand winter coats and warm items.

Sarah Dickin, a teacher at the Academy said, “At National we are very proud to support the charity and have over the last 3 years collected over 1,700 coats which are sent each winter to places such as Moldova and to Syrian refugees. This year we are challenging every tutor group to aim to donate 10 of hats, scarves and sets of gloves each.”

For more information visit http://www.operationorphan.org/keep-a-child-warm/

WIN £25 CASH!!! but you have to be quick.....

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YEAR 6

OPEN EVENING THURSDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2016 PRESENTATIONS AT 5:45PM AND 6:30PM

“Transition arrangements from primary school are very good. Year 7 students reported that they felt very welcomed, very safe and well supported.”

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“Students, including disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs, make good progress and achieve well in their exams.”

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Visit the National Church of England Academy to discover our facilities, curriculum and enrichment options for students moving into Secondary education.

Ofsted rated ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for Leadership and Management

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Falcon ASC

Premier Sport & Performing Arts SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS Papplewick & Linby Village hall!

If you are between 5 and 12 years old, come along and try out some Olympic sports as well as loads of other fun games & performing arts activities!

Go to http://www.premier-education/ about-us/hucknall to find out more and book your place.

Falcon ASC competed in the Stage One Gala back in April at Hucknall Leisure Centre, taking a fantastic second place overall. As well as the eight wins, the club had 45 personal bests on the night.

1st Places Stacey Wilson:

Breaststroke, Freestyle

25m

Girls 8 Yrs Butterfly and

25m 50m

Holly Bramwell Ward: Girls 11 Years 50m Freestyle and 50m Butterfly Zak Frisby: Boys 8 Years 25m Butterfly and 25m Freestyle Dylan Walker: Boys 10 Years 50m Backstroke Results 1st Arnold 2nd Falcon 3rd Mansfield

4th Retford 5th Northern 6th Hucknall & Linby Dolphins

Points 220 160 154 129 92 90

Head coach, Ian Melvin said: “Just wow.

Absolutely gobsmacked at how well everyone performed. Looks as though we have a great future ahead of us with this set of youngsters.”

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Year 5 and 6 Sports at The Holgate Academy

This year Holgate Academy have welcomed year 5 and 6 pupils from Holy Cross, Leen Mills, Holgate Primary, Bulwell St Mary’s, Beardall Fields, Hawthorne and Broomhill. It has been lovely to see some familiar faces from last year and welcome new students into the Holgate Academy.

There have been sessions in trampolining, ultimate frisbee, rowing and table tennis where students have learnt new skills, developed confidence whilst interacting with others and experienced a secondary school environment whilst having lots of fun.

Some students have also been selected to represent their school in competition weeks where their work ethic and support for one another has been wonderful to see.

We are currently on our final two activities, rounders and athletics and look forward to the remaining sessions we have with them.

Students have worked very hard over the past year and their behaviour and attitude has been fantastic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Win a family ticket: we have 5 to give away Just answer the following question:

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*Each ticket is valid for four people to visit on one occasion (theme park rides not included). Tickets also include admission to the four-mile, self-drive safari, Discovery Trail exhibits, animal encounters, African Village and live shows. Children under 3 years admitted free (Rides extra).

Lots more info: www.wmsp.co.uk

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: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Little Signers Club - what if your baby could tell you what they needed, without crying? Baby Sign Language

classes now running in Hucknall. For further info contact Hannah on 07856 021 527 or Hannah@littlesignersclub. co.uk or “like” us on Facebook @ Little Signers Club:North Nottingham.

Papplewick Pre-School Group Papplewick Village Hall, Linby Lane, Papplewick. Open Mon/Wed/Thurs from 9am-3pm & Tues/Fri 9am-noon. Lunch & Learning Club: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri noon-1.30pm. Please call Kelly Wright for more info on: 0115 963 4913

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Applegarth Day Nursery - Robey Close, Linby, NG15 8AA. Open Monday-Friday 7.15am - 6.15pm.

Exceptional care for children, ages 6 weeks - 5 years & wrap around care for 8 local schools. OFSTED GOOD. For further details please call 0115 963 1296 or visit www.applegarthdaynursery.co.uk Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap, Ballet & Modern Theatre Classes. Every Monday, Central Methodist Church, Hucknall. There has never been a more exciting time to enrol at our school, perform in our November showcase & the thrill of being in the cast of our 2017 show at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. For more info tel: 0115 922 6499 or visit www.marciajones.co.uk Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on

Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in!

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.

Absolute Triathlon Club

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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.

Tumble Tots - Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play Programme for children from crawling to 7 years. Visit www.tumbletots.com/nottingham for details.

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 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 Johns Ambulance Cadets - (10-18yrs) Tues at 6.30 - 8.00pm approx. Seymour Road Baptist Church.

Call Steve Cross on 0115 952 9683.

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

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village NG6 8UN. Monday’s & Friday’s 6.30-7.30pm April to October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 Rolls Royce Leisure JFC - Mon 6-7pm, 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 John on 07920 154129 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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Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursday 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome. Contact 07785 530256.

Home from Home Childminding - Shortwood Ave, Hucknall. Open Mon-Fri 7.30-6.15pm. 10% discount for

1st month. 2,3 & 4 yr old funding accepted. School wrap around for Lean Mills, Holy Cross & Beardall Fields. Please call Nicola: 07771 920767

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

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

Rolls Royce Soccer School - for 5 to 7 yr old boys & girls every Sunday morning 10 til 12pm. Watnall Road, Hucknall. Contact head coach John Cheetham on 07920 154129 or www.rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk Indigo Kids - kids club Tues 5.30pm-7.25pm. Adventurers Wed 5.30pm-7.30pm. Youth Club Thurs 5.30pm7.25pm. Indigo Tots Tues 10am-11.55am. Stay & play. Indigo Karate Sun 2pm-3pm. For further information contact Indigo Kids on 0115 952 1164 (10am - 1pm 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 13-18yrs. Wed 7pm - 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 info and contacts see www.18thbb.org.uk

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The legalities and formalities associated with making a will can be overwhelming.

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Acacia Care Home offers elderly ladies and gentlemen personalised care and support in the heart of the community.

Acacia Care Home specialises in residential and nursing dementia care for elderly people. If you are looking for a care home for a loved one or yourself, we would be delighted to show you around.

• Premium interiors • Spacious bedrooms with en-suite facilities • Long and short term care • Hair and beauty salon on-site

• Monthly coffee mornings • Stimulating and varied daily activities programme • Own minibus to enjoy days out • A welcoming Coffee Bar

For more information, please contact our Care Home Manager, Noor Khan.

Tel: 0333 999 8391 Address: 12 Sherwood Rise, Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, NG7 6JE Web: www.hc-one.co.uk/homes/acacia

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

Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Breathe Easy Hucknall - meetings held 4th Tuesday of every month. 1-3pm at our NEW venue; Rolls Royce Leisure Fitness

Centre, The Pavilion, Watnall Rd, NG15 6EP. Ample free parking. For more info tel: Chris Clarke on 07563 614888.

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

NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly,last Tues of month at Maggies Cancer Care Ctre, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. For more info: 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 adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

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

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.

FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption.

Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 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 Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham

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

Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm

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, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at John Godber Centre, Ogle Street on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday, monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome.

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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 Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.

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. This is a Nottinghamshire County Council work club - contact: denise.stephenson@nottscc.gov.uk. Tel: 07775 588756

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 at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation.

Mansfield & Ashfield Carers Support Group - meet 2nd Wednesday monthly, 2pm - 4pm at St Peter’s Centre, Churchside, Mansfield. We can offer friendship, info and advice to carers who support someone with mental health issues. Drop in for a warm welcome. For more info call Joy: 01623 459681 or Cleo: 07824 838574.

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 & many statutory bodies including the police, Ashfield Homes, Trent Buses & others attend our meeting. We invite you to come along and have your say. Next meeting Tuesday 12 July @ 6.30pm at Hillcrest Centre, Holgate School, Hucknall. Together we can make a difference! Tel 07527 070459 or reachoutresidents@gmail.com. Find us now on Facebook.

MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 Breathe Easy Nottingham 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 Dizzy Self Help Group - is for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings take place between 2 and 4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or ring Jeff on 0115 8451360 Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page)

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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 Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Gingerbread - is a friendship group for single parent families from all walks of life, whether you are a mum, dad, carer or grandparent bringing up children on your own, and kids are always welcome! Join Gingerbread for free at www.gingerbread.org.uk/ membership and contact the Hucknall group at www.facebook.com/groups/hucknallgingerbread; email - hucknallgingerbread@outlook. com; or text 07950 780577.

Ashfield Citizens Advice - we are at Hucknall market place every other Friday from 8.30am - 2pm. Just come along to get the advice and information you need. See our website: www.ashfieldca.org.uk for more information.

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 Arc)to help or just for a chat & a cuppa. We offer activities, youth club during school time & day trips during holidays. Parent advice surgery every Wed 10am-12noon & 5.30pm-7.30pm. email: indigokids@live.com. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 0115 952 1164 Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Spruce up your Summer Salads Salads have come a long way since I was a child. My memories are of a rather uninspiring collection on a plate or in some wooden bowl with those wooden “salad” implements – usually a radish, a couple of lettuce leaves, a spring onion and a couple of tomatoes, with a slice of ham or a hard-boiled egg, and always undressed (except perhaps for a bit of Salad Cream). Salad dressings, extra-virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar were things we only saw on holidays abroad.

It wasn’t always like this, of course, salads go back almost as long as food history itself. We know that mixed greens with a dressing were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks and Romans and as time progressed salads

(from the Latin “sal” - salted, as salt was a key ingredient in the dressings) they became more and more elaborate and complicated. In the 17th and 18th Centuries the “Grand” salads could have upwards of 20 different ingredients and form the centrepiece of the table. The “Insalata a La Reale or “Royal Salad” contained 27 different ingredients including exotic items such as comfits, capers, pumpkin, dried fruits, olives and pomegranate seeds.

Salads have undergone a renaissance in recent years and are nothing like the simple fare of my childhood. But if you are still stuck in a bit of rut when it comes to summer suppers, why not try one of these recipes and ring the changes.

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

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

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

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

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

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NG15 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 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 Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Calverton. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interesting, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com

Hucknall & District Ladies Probus - are looking for new members due to moving to larger premises. Meet 2nd Wednesday every month at The Station Hotel, Hucknall from 12 noon. For more info call Geri Atkinson on 0115 964 0934

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.

Knit and Natter - newly formed craft group in NG15. Come along & create your craft with fellow crafters over tea, coffee, hot choc & cake! All ages welcome. At Central Methodist Church, Hucknall. Wednesday 7pm-9pm. Session fee £2.50.

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

Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come

along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.

The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353

The Lovelace Theatre (amateur) Drama Group - meet Monday & Thursday at John Godber Community Centre, Ogle St,

Hucknall. New members always welcome. Also a junior group meets Wednesday. Visit our website: www.lovelace/theatregroup. co.uk or call Linda on 0115 968 1011 for further information.

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk

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 Leisure Centre, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346.

Hucknall Men’s Probus Club - for retired men.Meet 1st Wed in month at Horse & Groom, Linby. 12noon. Probus

movement seeks to give opportunities to retired men & women to meet socially & listen to speakers.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

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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 Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343.

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.

Badminton Club (ladies only) - needs more members. Exercise & fun rather than high level play. At Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, Monday 4.30-6.30pm. Call in or ring Bernice on 0115 963 7228

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

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.

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

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.

Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.

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 Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 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 - Do you enjoy singing? Enjoy making new friends & travelling to new places with them?Why not

join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues nights from 7.30pm-9.30pm at Bestwood Village Social Club. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk

New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com

Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

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 Lapwings WI (Linby & Papplewick) - meet on the 2nd Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon & the 4th Thursday, 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

Both meetings at Papplewick Village Hall, off Linby Lane, Papplewick, NG15 8FB. New members are always welcome to this brand new WI. For more info visit: www.lapwingswi.weebly.com or call 07807 326517 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, curtains 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.

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

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

Castle. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734 Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.bulwellforesters. co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more information.

The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 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 Just Good Friends - at St Johns Centre, Hucknall. Activities, entertainment & fellowship for over 60’s. Transport provided.

Come & join us - Tuesdays & Fridays. Call Andrea 07512 765111.

Hucknall Round Table - we are a group of ordinary guys who get to do extraordinary things. Members have the chance to embrace life to the full& in turn support their local community. Do more. Learn more. For more info contact Daniel Hayes on 07889 725 836 or email: secretary@hucknallroundtable.co.uk.

Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society - Meet first Tuesday of the month at 7pm, Blidworth Welfare. For further information contact the secretary Mrs Dale Smallwood on 01623 479978.

Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome, including potential members. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www. lacecity.net Cottage Crafts Group - feeling lonely? want to meet people and make new friends? Please come along to our group on Monday mornings - 10am - 1pm for a chat and refreshments. No need to be “crafty”. We meet at Under One Roof, 3A Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Tel: 0115 952 1236 for more details.

Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tuesdays - 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.

Sequence Tea Dance - at Hucknall Leisure Centre on Tuesdays - 1.30 - 3.30pm. Cost £3. For more information call Lynn Davey on 01773 813701

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

North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331.

Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University

Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham

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 The Centre at St Peter’s, Sheepwalk Lane,

Ravenshead. Contact: 01623 751307.

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

We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk

Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm March - Oct. at The Dynamo House

off Park Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8ZA. Nov - Feb at St Mark’s Church, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UU. To see what we get up to 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 Hucknall & Linby Dolphins Swimming Club - enjoy swimming? learning to swim? looking to improve stamina,

speed & fitness? Are you interested in becoming more involved in competitive swiming? If so we are looking for new members. Please contact www.hucknallandlinbydolphins.org.uk or find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/ hucknallandlinbydolphins

The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley, NG3 6FY. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus

Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk

Hull day trip, Including “The Deep” Euro’s largest aquarium £29 Sat 9th Jul Sat 16th Jul National coal mining museum & Elsecar heritage centre £19 Fr-Sun 22nd 24th Jul Llandudno 3 day break, Half board, Queens Hotel £135 S/S 30th 31st Jul Beamish museum and York weekend break (Burn hall hotel) £99 Thu 4th Aug BBC Country file show live at Blenheim palace. Inc.1 Hr arena show £45 Wed 10th Aug Drayton Manor park and zoo, Inc. Rides, zoo & Thomas land £39 Wed 17th Aug Skipton market and canal cruise with lunch £39 Sun 21st Aug Whitby day trip £22 Wed 24th Aug Black country museum £29 Sun- Thu. Disneyland Paris. 4 nights/5 days Ad £349 28th Aug – 1st Sep Includes full day Paris, 2 days Disney, no overnight travel.

Ch £299 Sun 4th Sep James Herriot centre, Wensleydale steam railway, afternoon tea £45 Sat Sun 10th 11th Sep Camden market and Greenwich weekend £89* Sat Sun 17th 18th Sep Buckingham Palace and Windsor castle weekend £125* Sun – Fri Southern Ireland 6 day tour £339* 9th-14th Oct 1 night Dublin, 4 nights Killarney. Includes 3 free full day optional excursions Sat Sun 22nd 23rd Oct Cotswolds and Stratford upon Avon weekend £89* All overnight stays Inc. 3 course evening meal B&B* Indicates single supplement applies. Small deposit secure place

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Newark Speakers-meet at the Newark Town Bowls Club, NG24 1TS on Monday’s at 7.30pm. At your local speakers club, become a better speaker and presenter in a welcoming, supportive environment. Gain skills and confidence in public speaking. For more info: newarkspeakersclub@hotmail.co.uk. For meeting dates visit: www.newarkspeakers.org.uk

Papplewick & Linby Ladies Circle of Friends - meet fortnightly from end of September to end of May on a Tuesday afternoon. New members & visitors very welcome. Further information from Vera Preston on 0115 963 9990.

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.

Hucknall Wine Circle - meet 3rd Monday every month at National School, Hucknall at 7.15pm. For more information

phone 0115 952 7138.

Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday

throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome.

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

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

The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single,

separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383

Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come and try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available on premises. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www.saturdaysingers.org.uk

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Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm 4th Wed of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098

free time HUCKNALL TOURISM & REGENERATION GROUP We would like to inform all readers of the forthcoming Byron Festival 2016 which runs from 1 July through to 10 July, inclusive.

Here is a quick guide to all the events which will be taking place but it will be necessary to obtain a copy of the official Festival Programme available now.

Papplewick and Linby Village Hall Wedding Receptions Children’s Parties • Meetings Birthday or Anniversary Parties Community Events etc.

We look forward to helping you host your special event.

To arrange a viewing or to discuss your requirements, please call 07817 649643 or email pandlvillagehall@hotmail.com

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The owner, Dionne Bacon, is really excited about this expansion of her very successful business. Dionne believes that your furry friend needs a safe and fun environment to thrive in. In order to achieve this Cuddles-APlenty has lots of smaller enclosures to give it a more homely feel. This unique approach ensures the dogs aren’t overwhelmed. Each group has a dedicated pet sitter and they have plenty of stimulation both indoors and outdoors as well as quiet time for a chill out!

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

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Tuesday 12 July 5.30-6.30pm - Meet Ella from The Dogs Trust talking

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Reading Challenge. Runs until 11 September. 10-3pm, Big Friendly Read artist-led Dream workshop, family drop-in

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Friday 5 August The Dogs Trust drop-in and workshop. Learn how to stay

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Saturday 27 August 2pm Eric Coates 130th Birthday illustrated talk Saturday 27 August 1.30-3.30pm DH Lawrence event xxx September/ October Look out for further details of a screening of the Battle of the Somme film, a celebration of our Sporting Heritage and our Big Draw exhibition and events.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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07507 780358 Metal Ladder. Youngmans 200 class 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HUCKNALL FAMILY HISTORY DAY People in Your past This year Hucknall Heritage Society, as part of the Byron Festival, are organising a Family History Day. The members are hoping it will be a very special day for Hucknall’s families and Hucknall’s history.

Some of the organisations who have volunteered their time on the day are:- St. Mary’s Church, Notts. Libraries, Angel Row Library, Notts.

Archives, Notts. Family History Society, Byron Society and Hucknall Heritage Society; Those researching and able to help with many local surnames will be on site as well.

As researchers work backwards through time Hucknall gradually diminishes from a thriving coal mining and industrial town - to a largish then eventually quite a small village community of mostly framework knitters.

In which industry or trade did your family work?

When did your family come to Hucknall? Was yours one of those which came to work in the Leen cotton Mills in the late 1700s or early 1800s or on the railways in the 1840s? As the collieries were sunk workmen came from all over the country but mainly from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Warwickshire and Staffordshire.

Some came to work in the ancillary industries servicing the mines and others to provide a service for the people. All these families found a home in Nottinghamshire.

We are hoping to have something for everyone to enjoy including hints and tips for future research, how to start tracing your family for the beginner plus a help table if you are stuck.

Please note that wherever your ancestors lived come to see what we can do to enable you to discover more about them.

The date to remember is the 2nd July 2016.

The venue is Central Methodist Church Hall from 10am – 3pm.

Refreshments available.

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Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra is one of the leading amateur

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Enjoy Festival Season Safely Festival season is here and there are some fantastic events on offer in the region such as Nottingham’s own, Splendour.

Festivals can draw huge numbers of people, all converging on a small area to enjoy themselves and have a great time. However, any event that attracts large crowds is also likely to draw a small number who will seek opportunities to commit crime.

If you’re heading to a festival this summer, locally or elsewhere, here are a few steps you can take to help ensure thieves don’t ruin your experience.

Make sure your day doesn’t end before it’s even begun and keep your festival ticket close to you at all times – everyone knows those things don’t come cheap!

It won’t be the first thing on your mind, but when you first get to the festival, try and take a few minutes to figure out how you can report any suspicious behavior or crime. When the sun goes down and the music draws to a close, make sure you stick to a well-lit exit route, ideally with a group of friends.

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