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At last Spring is in the air, the nights are getting lighter and thoughts turn to Easter... Ever wondered where the Easter Bunny comes from?? Regular contributor Ella sheds some light on the mystery. Check out her history page and all will be revealed! With Spring comes delicious lamb and Abby aka The Fishwife’s Kitchen has given us a lovely recipe along with some other seasonal favourites. Among the competitions this month we have family passes to Drayton Manor up for grabs. Perfect for the holidays!
kids 8 kids diary 8-9 a helping hand 12 helping hand directory 14-15 looking good, feeling great 16 eat, drink & be merry! 19 recipes 20-21 pets 24 free time 26 community diary 32-35 home & garden 38 classifieds 60-61 crossword 64 sudoku 80 business, IT & finance 81 useful information 84 puzzle solutions 84 safer neighbourhoods 85 index / list of advertisers 86
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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 Mum2mum Market Nearly New Sales - Hucknall - 21 May & 16 July: 2pm-4pm at The Holgate Academy. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.
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Little Signers Club imagine how amazing it would be if your baby could tell you what they wanted?! Find out more about using sign language to allow your child to communicate with you from as young as 4 months old. Classes in Hucknall, Arnold & Ravenshead. Contact Hannah, 07856 021 527 or Hannah@littlesignersclub.co.uk
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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
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 Nottingham Boys Choir
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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!
Absolute Triathlon Club
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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. 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 - Indoor at Basford Bar Lane Community Centre, Unit B1, Bar Lane Ind Est, Bar La, NG6 0JA. Oct-March. Mon 6-7pm soft ball & 7-8pm hard ball net. Fri 6.30-7.30pm club training night. New members always welcome. 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
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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
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 Leisure Centre, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346. Guides, Brownies & Rainbows - Nottinghamshire HQ - 987 7220. Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.
kids LITERACY VOLUNTEERS
Enjoy making a difference! Be a Literacy Volunteer in a local primary school Help children realise books and reading are fun!
Open Days Thursday 23rd March All year groups Tours at 9.30am and 2.00pm Friday 5th May Years 3 to 11 6.00pm – 7.00pm
WE GIVE training, support and travel expenses YOU GIVE your time and regular commitment
Saturday 6th May Nursery to Year 2 2.00pm – 4.00pm
YOU GET the pleasure of making a difference to a child’s life
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Tel: 0115 876 5474 Email: contact@literacyvolunteers.org.uk www.literacyvolunteers.org.uk
Please call us on 0115 958 0596 or email info@hollygirt.co.uk to book a place www.hollygirt.co.uk Elm Avenue l Nottingham l NG3 4GF
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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
Little Lambs - baby & toddler group in St John’s Church, 1 Nottingham Rd, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. Every other Friday 2.15pm-3.15pm. For more info call Louise: 07969 572731 or louise.sje@gmail.com
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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) Wed 7pm - 9pm.
- The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13-18yrs.
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 BoysBeavers, Brigade Cubs, - For more info&and contacts- see www.18thbb.org.uk 2nd Arnold Scouts Explorers Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp 7-8.30pmSports Tues | YCFC Cubs Otter Grp School 7-8.30pm- Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm | Explorers Fri. fun environment for 4 to Wed 6yr boys & girls. 8-9.30pm Now outside Hucknall Soccer Yeatman 0115 956 6784 Hucknall, NG15 8HR. From 9.30am til 11am at Contact The NewNoel Wigwam, Kenbrook Rd,9865/0787505 off Paplewick Lane, Sats and Sun mornings. Contact Alwyn Sears 07748 842156 or Derek Day 0115 9521122 or visit www. hucknallsports.com for more info. Hucknall Bumps & Babies Community Centre.
- Monday mornings - 10am to 12pm at Watnall Road
Holgate Students Win at the Nottingham Post Student Awards
In December students from The Holgate Academy were invited to the finals of the Nottingham Post Students Awards. We are extremely proud of our students and their achievements here at The Holgate Academy. Well done to all our winners and runners up at the awards ceremony.
Falcon ASC News...
Falcon ASC held their Christmas presentation at the John Godber Centre in Hucknall on Friday 30th December. With 105 swimmers from development and squad being presented Falcon Swimming Medals and 35 swimmers presented with one off individual medals for achieving promotion in the Sports Centre League. Club Top Boy and Girl Awards went to Kyle Raison and Imogen Gould. Kyle Raison and Elise Connor were elected as Senior Club Captains and Joseph Lilley and Holly Bramwell-Ward as Junior Club Captains. Well done everyone!
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Dylan Elliott wins Special Achievement Award A year ago, brave Dylan was involved in a horrific road traffic accident, almost costing him his life. Then just 11 years old, The Holgate Academy student was left with injuries so severe, they would have a lasting impact on his life – affecting his movement and his verbal communication. Now in year eight, this exceptional student has refused to become a victim or let his situation affect his dreams, and he starts every day the same way he finishes it – with a huge smile. Teachers say he has become an inspiration to the whole school and, thanks to his own determination, he is looking forward to a bright future. Georgie Boyce wins Sports Person of the Year Award A key part of Nottingham Cricket Club since the age of 13, Holgate sixth former Georgie Boyce received a major boost this year when she was selected for the winter training programme with the England Academy. Go4SET Team runners up for Environmental Champion Award Holgate students Lucy Cooper, Shaiann Calliste and Grace Allsop made it through to the finals of a national engineering competition with their innovative project to redesign the Japan 2020 Olympic stadium.
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40 YEARS FOR HUCKNALL SPORTS YCFC Hucknall YCFC was established in 1977 and June 2017of marks signifi cant amilestone HucknallSports Sports YCFC was established in 1977 and June this ayear marks insignificant the historymilestone of the club. Reaching 40 years old a truly remarkable achievement!!! in the history of the club reaching 40 years---a truly remarkable
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Papplewick Lane, Hucknall and during winter months indoor at Holgate Barn, Hucknall
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Turton Court is a retirement housing complex for the over 50s, tucked away in the small rural village of Newstead. You will have your own front door to a fully self contained flat and access to a communal lounge. There is a laundry room, off street parking & access to a lovely landscaped garden. We offer well maintained serviced properties with the benefit of a support coordinator who works every weekday morning.
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Age UK Notts Offers Drop In At Hucknall Library This new, free service will help support local older people and empower them to remain independent. Age UK Notts’ Connect service is launching a new Drop In service at Hucknall Library on 1st Friday of every month, from 10am -12noon. This service is for anyone whose health and independence is at risk as a result of age, mobility problems, disability, health conditions or bereavement. It will offer free information, advice, signposting and practical support around physical or mental health issues, care needs, housing, finances (including assistance filling in forms), building friendships, bereavement or getting out and about in the community. If you can't get down to Hucknall Library on the 1st Friday of the month then anybody can contact the service on behalf of themselves or another person via email on connect@ageuknotts.org. uk or by phoning 01623 488217. There is a team of support workers that cover Hucknall as well as the districts of Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, who can visit you in your home or contact you by phone.
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ng15 - 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: 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 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. Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. 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 Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Patisserie Valerie at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046. 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 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 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 Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk 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. 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.
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Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1611. 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 Joan: 0776 3519196 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 appt 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: albertgodfrey979@gmail.com Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661. 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 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. 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. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582 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. For more details contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 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) 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. 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 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 7-9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners welcome. For further information ring Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 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 Tues monthly - 7pm-8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com 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.
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Trims £8.95 (Mon/Tue) Perms £20 (Thur) Cut & Blows £26.95, Definition Brows £7.80 Kids & Gents Haircut £6.95 Total Definition Eyebrows & Gel Nail £21.95 Offer ends 30 April 2017
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Making a Splash!
Dementia Friendly Swimming in Nottingham Dementia Friendly Swimming sessions are being hosted by Alzheimer’s Society with Nottingham City Council at three local leisure centres. Friday’s 2.30pm-4pm: Harvey Haddon Sports Village, Wigman Rd, Bilborough, NG8 4PB Wednesday’s 11.15am-12.15pm: Clifton Leisure Centre, Southchurch Rd, Clifton, NG11 8AB Wednesday’s 3pm-4pm: Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Hucknall Lane, Bulwell, NG6 8AP For further details contact Kris Gregory on 0115 934 3800 or email: kris.gregory@alzheimers.org.uk
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Kimberley Bowls Club
FREE Open Weekend
Saturday 15th April 1pm-4.30pm Sunday 16th April 1pm-4.30pm A reminder that once again Kimberley Bowls Club are inviting you to our ‘Open Weekend’ for anyone wishing to play bowls, after which you may wish to join our friendly club and play on a regular basis. Many club members will be on hand to assist, so come and join us in what has previously been a very successful and enjoyable weekend. No previous experience necessary and free tea and coffee will be available throughout both afternoons.
Call Steve for more info:
0115 927 9911
Access by the side of ‘Hama Medical Centre’, 11 Nottingham Rd, Kimberley
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The Ann Culley School of Dance, which incorporates the Phase One School of Dance (run by IDTA qualified teacher, Rachel Murden), has been teaching all types of ballroom dancing in the Hucknall area, since 1st January 1980!!! To many Hucknall families "Ann Culley" is a household name as she has taught hundreds of Hucknall folk to dance over the years. At the school, all ages from 3 to 83 years (and beyond) can be accommodated!! Whether its children dancing for fun or examinations, adult social dancers, wedding couples or professional teachers wishing to develop their careers, they can cater for you in a friendly but professional environment. As well as providing first class tuition, they also give thousands of pounds to well deserving charities. Past recipients include: Cancer Research UK, Breast Cancer, Laura Crane Youth Cancer, RNIB, Guide Dogs, Hucknall's Local Twins, and SAUK (the Scoliosis Association) as well as smaller donations to local charities. Last year they gave £1,904 to Air Ambulance and from Christmas events and Annual Dance Holiday they have already given £600 to Air Ambulance, £500 to Cancer Research UK and £250 to RNIB this year. Ann would just like to say a VERY BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED HER OVER THE YEARS!
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MONDAYS at Central Methodist, Baker St, Hucknall Children’s Classes from 3yrs at Watnall Rd Baptist Church Hall, every Sat morning - FUN & FITNESS
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C. CASSIDY & SONS QUALITY FAMILY BUTCHERS Established Over 28 Years
We’ve had an Extensive refit
MONTHLY SPECIALS - See our ‘C. Cassidy and sons’ Facebook page for details on hot & cold food offers - Hot food served daily - Homemade products - Locally sourced meats - Small family business Free delivery service in Hucknall Fresh bread delivered daily from Hucknall baker 81 Watnall Road, Hucknall, NG15 7NL
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Spring I love the onset of Spring. As the evenings draw out and the nip in the morning air recedes a little, everything starts to come to life. From blossom on the cherry trees to the new born lambs, Spring heralds the opportunity of a new year and the inspiration for lighter dishes and fresh seasonal ingredients. As early Spring begins to turn to summer there is a wealth of produce to choose from with rhubarb, new potatoes, oysters and leeks in March, to wild garlic, sea bass, crab and spring lamb in April to asparagus, artichoke, mint and mackerel in May, the list is endless. Springtime sees a flurry of festivals and special days, some dating back many hundreds of years, others more modern – from the well-known such as Mothering Sunday, Shrove Tuesday and, of course, Easter, to the less well-known such as “hare pie scrambling” in Leicestershire, cheese rolling and eel throwing in Cambridgeshire and the “Obby Oss” dance festival in Padstow. Well, as spring is in the air and the weather is warming, here are a few of my favourite springtime ingredients in recipes that won’t leave you slaving over a hot stove all day. Traditionally, it was considered best to enjoy oysters when there is an “r” in the
month, this is because the sea is cooler in the northern hemisphere and the oysters are not spawning, in truth, with modern storage methods this is less important. Still, if you are a proper “ostreophile” (oyster lover) you might want to hold with this tradition. Personally, raw oysters with a shallot vinaigrette suit me just fine, but for those who prefer their oysters cooked, try throwing them on the first barbecue of the year and serving them with garlic, parmesan and paprika. Spring wouldn’t be spring without lamb for most of us, especially at Easter, but how about ringing the changes a little and put yourself in the mood for your summer holidays with a Greek inspired roast leg of lamb with lots of oregano and olives. To follow, try the new season’s rhubarb, Yorkshire forced rhubarb, grown in the dark and harvested by candlelight will be in the shops from January, but our local Nottinghamshire produce will be in the shops by March. Of course, you can’t beat a good rhubarb crumble but how about something a bit lighter for spring? Try this spiced rhubarb with yoghurt recipe for a lighter alternative, and a great way to use up those leftover Christmas dates!
Abby Brennan is a former café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor. You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com
Barbecued Oysters with garlic, paprika and Parmesan butter If you prefer your oysters raw, try serving with a simple red wine and shallot vinegar (peel and finely chop shallots, mix with a good quality red wine vinegar and leave to infuse for 1 hr). If you prefer your oysters cooked, impress your guests with this flavoursome recipe for the first barbecue of the year! Ingredients Serves 4 12 oysters (ready shucked unless you really know what you are doing!) Chunks of good bread to serve For the butter 60g butter, at room temperature 1tsp flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1tsp cayenne pepper 2tsp smoked paprika 1tsp onion powder 50g Parmesan, grated 2 garlic cloves, crushed Method (heat the barbecue until the coals are white) In a small bowl, beat the butter until soft, then add all the ingredients and mix well. Lay a piece of cling film out on a clean surface. Spoon the butter into the centre then roll into a sausage shape and seal tightly. This will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Slice a round of the butter and place on top of each oyster. Place (shell down!) on the barbecue and grill for approximately 6 mins or until bubbling. Serve with some “proper� bread to mop up the juices.
Greek inspired Roast Lamb Ingredients 1 large leg of Lamb (about 3kg) 6 garlic cloves 1 large bunch fresh oregano (you could use dried if necessary) Zest and juice 1 lemon 6 tbsp olive oil New potatoes (approx 4 per person) 400g can chopped tomatoes Large handful pitted Greek olives, chopped Method (pre-heat oven to 240C) Pound the garlic, half the oregano, lemon zest and a generous pinch of salt in a pestle and mortar, then add the lemon juice and a slug of olive oil. Stab the lamb all over with a sharp knife, then pat the mix all over the lamb leg, pushing as much of the herb paste into the slits as possible. Toss the new potatoes in the remaining olive oil & herb paste and place in the roasting tin around the lamb. Roast for 20 mins then reduce the temperatures to 180C. Roast for 1hr and 15 mins for medium-rare, adding another 15 mins for medium. Baste the lamb once or twice with the juices and turn the potatoes. When the lamb is done, remove from the tin and allow to rest. Throw the rest of the oregano in with the potatoes and keep warm. Place the roasting tin over a medium heat, add the canned tomatoes and chopped olives to the pan juices, then simmer for a few mins, add a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are a little bitter. Serve the lamb with the potatoes and sauce and a simple salad. Side Salad Mix 100ml olive oil with 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar and a pinch of salt. Finely shred 2 Cos lettuces and slice 6 spring onions. Crumble over approx 100g feta cheese. Toss everything together with freshly ground black pepper just before serving.
Roasted Spiced Rhubarb with Dates and Yoghurt Ingredients - Serves 4
Roughly 28g unsalted, shelled raw chopped pistachios or flaked almonds 50g dates, pitted and chopped 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest Half teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons runny honey 1 tablespoon caster sugar 3 large rhubarb stalks cut into 2 inch pieces Quarter teaspoon cinnamon 140g natural Greek Yoghurt Method (pre-heat oven to 170C) Gently toast nuts in a dry frying pan tossing frequently until golden brown. Cool and chop. Place dates, zest, vanilla, 1 tablespoon of the honey (and sugar to taste) and roughly 200ml water in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until dates are very soft and liquid is reduced by about a half – 8-10 minutes. Place rhubarb in a small baking dish and toss with cinnamon and the date mixture, then place in the oven and roast for approximately 25 mins (turning halfway through) until rhubarb is tender but still holding its shape. Whisk the yoghurt together with the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey in a small bowl, serve with the spiced rhubarb and juices on top and sprinkle with the pistachios.
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What an enchanting restaurant! I was hooked from the minute I stepped out of the car. From the amazing smells wafting through the air, right through to the flaming puddings that were cooked at the end of our table! We visited the restaurant on a Sunday afternoon with the whole family (6 of us) and were greeted by the authentically dressed staff who really looked after us. Suraj, the manager, who has a great rapport with customers, was very helpful when we were trying to decide what to order. The restaurant itself is traditionally Indian, decorated with vibrant colours & fabulously colourful pictures. It boasts beautiful lakeside views with amazing sunsets - very romantic. We chose the Sunday special; a selection of 5 starters and 5 mains with accompaniments for £19.99 each and Suraj kindly offered to do our daughter a veggie version, which she loved. The other starters were a delicately spiced Malai Chicken (£6.95) and Samosa Chaat (£5.95) which was amazing. For mains, the kids had Chicken Korma (£11.95) and to accompany their dishes they had nan and pilau rice (around £3.50 each). All in all the food was delicious and beautifully presented, especially the starters with their hollowed out tomato lanterns! A palette cleanser of mango sorbet was served between courses and the hot towels are a wonder to behold! I’m not going to spoil it but they need to be seen to be believed. We managed to squeeze in three puddings and boy are we glad we did! We chose; pistachio kulfi served in a spun sugar basket (£4.95), crepes suzette (£7.95) and pineapple flambe (£7.95), both of which were cooked right there at our table, flames & all. Overall a truly magical journey with delicious food, a live pianist and wonderful surprises along the way. If you are looking for something extra special, Mewar Haveli is the place to go. We will definitely be returning and the sooner the better.
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A52 Radcliffe Road, Radcliffe On Trent, Notts NG12 2LF Telephone: 01159 816 030 Website : www.haveliindianrestaurant.co.uk
New Year, New Home For Mali?
Readers may remember learning of a pregnant young cat who was dumped by a police station. Despite several appeals, Mali is still waiting for a home seven months on. Immediately on being rescued by local charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit, Mali gave birth to five kittens! Whilst they and others have been rehomed, Mali is reappealing for her own home. Mali is just under two years old, and her fosterer says: ‘After her shaky start, she’s nervous of strangers but with patience she rewards you with such affection! She’s confident with other animals, so should be fine living with other pets.’ Like all the charity’s cats, Mali has been “snap” FIV/FeLV blood-tested and she is clear. She is wormed, flea-treated, neutered, micro-chipped, litter-trained plus vaccinated for a year; her new owner needs to continue these vaccinations. For details on Mali, email the Adoption Volunteer at admin@aaru.org.uk, who will respond as soon as possible. For safety reasons, the charity recommends its adopted cats are kept indoors for 6-8 weeks, plus in at night. It does not rehome cats on/ near busy roads except indoor cats - and all potential adoptions need a successful homecheck. Totally reliant on volunteers and donations, the charity urgently needs more Nottinghamarea cat and dog fosterers. It helps neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds rather than unwanted pets. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all rescued animals also still needing homes visit www. animalaccident.org.uk.
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Boxer Rescue News We have had an increase again in older dogs being surrendered to the Rescue and have had two boys aged 7 and 8 in kennels now for a very long time. It would be absolutely fantastic if we could finally find them their “furever” home. Both boys are playful, and need to be in a home where they are the only dog without young children or cats. In return they will offer unconditional love, share your settee and keep you warm on cold evenings. This is also a special appeal for Jessie, a lovely 2 year old little girl who has been diagnosed with a life threatening disease for which there is no cure. Juvenile Kidney Disorder is a kidney disease that doesn’t allow the kidney’s to operate as they should, they don’t grow to their full size therefore cannot cope as the dog grows. Jessie has been diagnosed with this cruel disease and her owners have decided they can no longer mange her illness and have therefore signed her over to us. We agreed to take Jessie on in the hope we can find a foster-carer for her who is around during the day and ideally has experience of the disease. Jessie will need regular “toilet-breaks” and accidents are a possibility as the disease takes hold. The Trustees, on the advice of our Vet, have agreed to continue with medication as this will prolong the inevitable but there is no cure. We know she will only have a short life-span and we think we have found a special foster carer who can love and look after her for the remaining time she has, this could be months or years, but she will not live beyond the age of 4. Apart from her illness, she is a typical bouncy boxer who loves cuddles and walks but she does tire easily, we are therefore appealing for donations towards the cost of her medication, please see the just giving section on our web if you can help at all. If you can support us in any way; by donating financially, your time, leaflet drops, donating unused gifts or knitting, sewing, baking, anything we can include in raffles, no matter how large or small, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Thank you for you continued support and interest.
www.nayboxerrescue.co.uk
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Martins Farm
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...everything for your pond or aquarium at unbeatable prices! • Coldwater, Tropical and Pond Fish.
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Tack Shop • Country Clothing • Accessories Animal Feed • Supplements • Hay/Straw Shavings • Electric Fencing • Gates Fencing Materials • Rug Room
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Bransons Reptiles
Dorket Head Farm, Arnold, NG5 8PU
...great selection of Reptiles and Equipment all at unbeatable prices! • Tortoises, Bearded Dragons, Snakes, Spiders, Geckos etc.
• Vivariums, UV Lighting, Heating, Bedding etc.
• All types of Live Food and Frozen Food in stock.
Bransons Tel.0115 9632015 www.bransons-hga.co.uk
Approx 2000 healthy animals are put to sleep every week in the UK Low cost speying & neutering schemes for pets available in the Nottingham area
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Something for all ages! Drayton Manor Park & Zoo is a theme park resort in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Built in 1949, the park covers 280 beautiful acres of lakes and parkland, and is packed with great rides and attractions. A family run business since George & Vera Bryan OBE first purchased the home of the former Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel (famous for starting the police force) and opened it up to the public in 1950. Today, the park features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around, a zoo with over 100 species from around the world, a 4d cinema and a number of arcades. There are plenty of rides for everyone from the ever popular Thomas Land™ boasting a multitude of great rides for the little ones to the more daring Shockwave, Maelstrom & Apocalypse, with its 54 metre plummet to Earth which can be done seated or standing, be prepared to scream! In between these rides there are plenty of favourites for the whole family that bring back nostalgic memories from my childhood including the Flying Dutchman, The Big Wheel & the Buffalo rollercoaster. To top it all off you can stay on the campsite or enjoy a stay in the lovely Drayton Manor Hotel, which has 15 Thomas & Friends™ themed rooms. We visited as a family of five, including little ones, teens and adults. We spent the whole day there, with plenty to keep us all busy and entertained. We could have done another day. Opening hours can be found on the website but generally the park opens at 9.30am, rides start at 10.30am & close at 5pm. We could see why they have 1.5 million visitors each year. To win a family pass just answer Deadline the following question: 21st May Drayton Manor started in which former PM’s home? 2017 Answer: ...................................................................................................... Name: ............................................................................................................ House No. & Postcode: ................................................................................ Email: .............................................................................................................. Contact Number: ............................................................................................ Send your answer to NG Magazines, 5a Stanhope Crescent, Arnold NG5 7AZ Tick this box if you do not wish to be contacted with future offers and events
Nottingham River Cruise Company Makes Short List for Group Travel Awards 2016 Relocation will make them the best! Princess River Cruises have been selected by GTO Magazine as Runners Up for best canal or riverboat operator for groups 2016.
Coming Soon! Our new building will be ready for us to occupy early Spring 2017
Now in their 20th year of operation from the Park Yacht Club in Colwick, Princess River Cruises are relocating to a brand new site 400 metres down river to a purpose built location. A unique river location opposite the racecourse in Colwick. This new location will create the opportunity for the company to improve on its services to include a land based bar function room with parking facilities, ensuring their passengers have a quality pre-cruise establishment, as well as having the facility to offer the people of Nottingham a pristine riverside location in which to hold functions such as weddings, corporate hospitality, family anniversaries etc. The proposed move is expected to happen early in April 2017, and until then services will carry on as normal.
For further details contact the bookings office on
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• Private Parties From £20pp • Daytime Cruise and Dine Packages • Monthly Forthcoming Events • Ideal For Corporate Entertainment • Fully Enclosed & Heated • Hen Parties Welcome • All Inclusive Evening Packages • Wedding and Anniversary Celebrations
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St John the Evangelist Hucknall
Celebrating 140 Years
Were you married or christened at St John’s? Did you attend church or Sunday School? To mark 140 years of St John’s Church join us for a weekend of celebrations on 4th & 5th March
Another record for the Notts Guided Walks booklets
Demand continues to grow for the Notts Guided Walks booklet with 8000 printed for 2017 supported by a great website. Most of the walks are short - the longest is 8 miles. There is a large section in the book for health walks, perfect for less able or recovering walkers. These walks are taken by trained leaders as part of a national scheme. Recently published research on the benefits of easy exercise is featured in the booklet and on the website. Remember just a small amount of regular exercise can make a massive difference!
Saturday 4th—Church Open Day 11.00-2.00 * ‘Memories’ book *Displays *Organ recital *Hand bells *Refreshments *Raffle *Tombola and much much more... Sunday 5th—Celebration Service 10—11.15 followed by celebration cake and a glass of bubbly and a ‘bring and share’ lunch for anyone who would like to join us Come and share your memories of St John’s Come and see inside St John’s for the first time
St John’s Church, 1 Nottingham Road, Hucknall. NG15 7QN
Nuthall Methodist Church Coach
CRAFT FAIR
Saturday 18th March 2017 11.00am to 4.00pm
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Admission 50p Adults, Children free if accompanied
Delicious lunches and refreshments served all day
All proceeds to our Church Coach Fund
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OAKMERE GOLF CLUB
Membership places now available from only ÂŁ32 per month. New Pay & Play option also available for only ÂŁ250 which includes up to 25 rounds of golf and option to play in all Club competitions and have an EGU Handicap.
Phone for details or go online to our membership page for all the offers.
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Nottingham Centre (National Trust)
Winter 2017
The Nottingham Centre’s Winter programme continues in to the New Year as follows:
A Happy New Year to all our followers. We hope you are all well and looking forward to 2017. We are now coming into the season when our ever popular FREE guided bus tours start to be advertised. We would like to take this opportunity to start the ball rolling and remind everyone that bookings can be made from Monday 3rd April. Bookings are on a ‘first come first served’ basis. There are some new routes this year with some repeats of last year’s popular tours, so please look out for the leaflets in Hucknall library, Facebook, Twitter and our website from near the end of March. Telephone: 0115 9638566 (answerphone) Email: htrg@outlook.com Facebook: /HucknallTRG Twitter: @Hucknall Tourism Website: www.htrg.co.uk
Competition Winners
Congratulations to: P.Christian who won theatre tickets; S. Doherty who won £25 cash; P.Bell who won a £50 meal; L.Sadler, N.Tooley, G.Holman, D.Vickers & A.Price who won karting vouchers & Mrs G Woodall who won a £30 One4All voucher.
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March 9th at 2.15pm - AGM, followed by a talk, ‘The Nottingham Centre Year’ by our chairman, Sylvia Hale. March 23rd at 7.30pm - ‘Well Dressing’, by John North. April 6th at 2.15pm - ‘Going to the Cinema’, by Michael Payne. April 27th at 7.30pm - ‘Lincolnshire Themes’, by Alec Gordon. Talks take place at the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission: £3 members, £4 visitors, who are always very welcome. The winter programme of talks ends on April 27th and will resume in September, but members have plenty of activities to look forward to during the summer: Excursions Monday 20th March 2017 – a walk with public transport - Chesterfield. Telephone 0115 916 2038. June 10th 2017 – RHS Flower Show at Chatsworth. Details from Veronica: 0115 927 9698. Three holidays are planned – a walking holiday to Tintern Abbey and surrounding area in May, there will be a six day holiday in June to Portsmouth, and a three day break in September to Manchester. So, plenty to look forward to! For information about the Nottingham Centre contact Barbara Mc.Donald, tel:9757800, email: bmcdonald351@btinternet.com or the website – www.nottinghamnt.co.uk. The Nottingham Centre is proud to support the National Trust and to donate annually to projects in particular need.
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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: ali@ngmagazines.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
Chair Based Exercise Class -NEW! 2-3pm at Ravenshead Village Hall, NG15 9BN. For more info & to book a place phone Valerie on 0115
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Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday
at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interestimg, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com 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. Papplewick Gardening Club - meet on first Wednesday of each month at Papplewick Village Hall at 7.30pm. This friendly group will welcome new members, from surrounding areas to enjoy speakers & outings. Contact Joan: 01159 632529 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. For more details call Alan Sutcliffe on 01623 438967, email: alan@capriclub2000.co.uk or www.capriclub2000.co.uk
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 Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011. Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. Nottingham 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 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
National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 10.30-12pm followed by lunch
12.30-2.30pm at Masonic Hall, West Bridgford. 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
Ravenshead Flower Group - meet on the last Tuesday each month (excl Jan & Dec). NAFAS demonstrators showcase their flower arranging talents. Come & join us at 7.15pm, Ravenshead Village Hall. http://www.flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk/club_info/ ravenshead.html
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.
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 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 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
NG15 Community Diary cont..... 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. Gedling 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. 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. 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 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.
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.
Line Dance Socials - at the Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NG17 7DJ. Sat 15th April & 20th May &
monthly thereafter. 7-11pm. Dancers £5. Bar available. Own drinks not allowed. Car parking available. Phone for future dates & more info. Lynne & Brian 0115 963 6565. 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
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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
Dover Beck Flower Club
Burton Joyce Village Hall, NG14 5EY 7pm - Visitors welcome (£6)
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11 April The Birds of Paradise by Elizabeth G Bishop Meetings start at 7.30pm. £6. All welcome. For more information Tel. 923 2615
NG15 Community Diary cont..... 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.
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
Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk Nottingham 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 Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 9pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com
Afternoon Tea - 1st Wed monthly. 2pm - 3.15pm. £1.50 per person. Tea, cakes & entertainment. At St John’s Community Hall, 1 Nottingham Rd, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. For more info call Louise: 07969 572731 or louise.sje@gmail.com.
Coffee Stop - weekly drop in for drinks & light breakfast. Thursdays 8.45am-10am. At St John’s Community Hall, 1 Nottingham Rd, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. For more info call Louise: 07969 572731 or louise.sje@gmail.com.
What’s On at Hucknall Library??? Family History Surgery: Saturday 4th March & 1st April. 10.00am-12 noon. Our volunteers provide expert help and advice to get you started with your family tree. Free. Crime Cafe. Tuesday 7 March & 4 April - 2pm - 3pm. Reading group for those who enjoy crime fiction. Free. Hearing Aid Clinic: Walk In Clinic. Tuesday 28 March & Tuesday 25 April -1.30pm 2.30pm. Advice and information on hearing loss. Re-tubing and batteries fitted. Help on cleaning your hearing aid. Free walk-in clinic. Meet the Author: Thursday 16 March - 2pm. Kate Ellis - author of two thrilling crime series who has sold more than half a million books worldwide. Kate’s Wesley Peterson books contain an intriguing blend of mystery and history. Free Event. Tuesday 2 May - 2pm-4pm. Richard Venables - a former South Yorkshire Police Detective Inspector. World renowned expert in Disaster Victim Identification. Nominated for the Peoples Book Prize 2017 (Non Fiction). In “A Life in Death” Richard tells his extraordinary story. Books on sale and signing after the session. “Aces High” - Friday 31 March - 3pm - 4pm - The Great War in the Air. Illustrated WW1 talk by local military historian Jim Grundy. Free event. Where the River Runs - Saturday 8 April - 4pm. Children’s Pop Up Theatre. An exciting piece of dance theatre created by Full House specifically for children aged 5+ and their families. Library members £3/acc. adults free. Non-library members £5 adult or child. Booking required. Limited tickets. Cracking Easter Crafts: Thursday 13 April: 2.30pm-3.30pm. Free Easter craft activities for children aged 5-11 years. REGULAR EVENTS Knit & Natter: every Friday 10.00-12.00 noon. Friendly group for anyone interested in knitting or crochet, or wanting to learn how to knit and make new friends along the way. Chatter Tots: free weekly session for under 5s run by Sure Start every Monday 10.0011.am (term time only). Storyhullabaloo: Saturday 2.30pm - 3pm. Stories, rhyme and crafts for under 5’s. Rattle, Rhyme & Roll: Regular songs & rhyme time for babies & toddlers. Every Thursday morning. 10.30am - 11am. Free. Board Games for Board Kids - Saturday 2pm-3pm. Come along and play board games and make new friends.
Hucknall Library, South Street, Hucknall, NG15 7BS hucknall.library@inspireculture.org.uk Tel: 0115 963 2035 For more information visit www.inspireculture.org.uk
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TAROSCOPES Air signs- Libra, Aquarius, Gemini
Earth signs- Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus
Even Air signs understand that ‘no man is an island’ (though they need their space, god knows). This spring, you’ll feel a deep, compelling urge to get involved with something; join a group, a team, a movement. Something bigger than you alone, in which you truly believe. And whether the cause is worthy or not, you’re going to find wonderful new friends, fellowship and satisfaction by being part of it. So, dive in!
A handful of Kings is never a bad thing! This spring, you will master many areas of your life. Your emotions, intentions, ideas and resources will align and you’ll enter a phase where you’re taking the lead on plans you’ve long awaited to execute. Everything comes together to create a ‘success-fest’, and it’s down to you playing to win and taking control.
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’s Creed: in s s a s s A iews Bur ton Rev lums! Damn Hood Videogame movies...to be or not to be? That’s the question we have been asking ourselves for decades, as each game-to-movie project comes and fails. 2016 seemed to be the year that this would change. But after Warcraft’s terrible critical reception earlier last year, all of our hopes and dreams were left on the shoulders of one lonely Assassin... The story of Assassin’s Creed (or AC for short) is reported to take place within the expansive universe of the games and sees a death row inmate, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender), saved from demise by Abstergo, a huge corporation who basically control the world through their monopoly of everything on this universes’ shelves. After waking up in one of their facilities, Callum is hooked up to a machine called the Animus. In this, Callum experiences the memories of his ancestor Aguilar, an Assassin in the Spanish Inquisition. In the games, you experience the game through Desmond Miles, a blank slate of a character allowing you to immerse yourself in the experience and become the character as you control him. This blank slate approach seems to be one that the film has taken too, but in this case to the nth degree. When we meet Callum we don’t really know anything about him, what he’s like, why he is on death row, nothing. And throughout the course of the film we don’t really get much more information out of him thanks to his angry and detached demeanour, effortlessly acted by Fassbender. This lack of character depth and overwhelming mystery makes it hard to connect with the character. There were some interesting and engaging characters in this film, mostly from the supporting cast. Ariane Labed’s badass Spanish Assassin added a much needed feeling of fun and energy to the film. The action in the film was also mixed. What ruined the flow and feel of the action scenes in almost every case (except for an awesome
final confrontation that was shot and executed epically well) was the fast and confusing editing. The constant and irrelevant jumping from the 1400’s to modern day kept yanking me out of the moment, so you lose the flow and feel of the scene thanks to the three second trip back to the present. It may sound like I’m giving this film a really harsh time, but it did have some real potential. There were so many story beats that could have gone in some really interesting and uncharted directions. Or if they had been explored and fleshed out just that bit more, it would have made for a really engaging and inventive piece. Sadly the film seems to miss the mark at every juncture. What we got was a weird story that just didn’t delve deep enough into this complex universe. And then there was the editing, oooh don’t get me started on that editing again. Assassin’s Creed = 5.5/10 © Sam Burton (aged 19)
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Clumber Park is a special and important place, which is why it’s one of only a handful of Grade I registered parks in the country and is enjoyed by so many. We are changing the way we admit visitors to the Park. We are doing this by removing the pay barrier around the Walled Kitchen Garden so that everyone who comes to Clumber Park can enjoy it, and by modifying our admissions model from pay-per-car to pay-perhead. The change came into effect on 4 January 2017. This change marks the start of a £8.5m programme of revitalisation of Clumber Park that will include restoring areas of heathland and important habitats for wildlife which have been badly damaged by cars and erosion, bringing the historic Walled Kitchen Garden and Pleasure Grounds to life, opening up views that have been lost, protecting ancient trees and investing in and improving visitor facilities. National Trust members will continue to benefit from free entry. Further information about Clumber Park Revitalised is available on our website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumberpark photo: National Levenson
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Nottingham Bluecoat Singers "I have a voice" Saturday 18th March 7.30pm at the Wollaton Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, NG8 2ND. Tickets on the door or phone 0115 9170656. In Accord Chamber Choir will present a concert on Sat March 18th at 7pm St Martin’s Church, Trevose Gdns, Sherwood Tickets £8 & £6 (students) on the door.
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Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www. gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues 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 Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www. grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tues, 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. Sherwood Chorus - is a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Please email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com to ensure up-to-date details and for further information. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www. saturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - very warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.30pm, term time only. For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.157.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7pm-9pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959. www.yourcommunitychoir.com Cranmer Company of Singers - want to sing more in 2017? Annual Come & Sing event at Bottesford Church on 14 April. Faure Requiem. Datesaver for now. More details later. Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Saturdays 10am11am. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959.
March 6, 2017: Watch Nott’s budding musicians perform at Rock City Noise from the Next Generation, a music competition for young people in the city organised by Nottingham Music Service, will culminate with some stellar performances at Rock City. The final will showcase the most talented acts in the age category 16-18. Prizes include recording time at Confetti, artist management, interview with Left Lion and more! Come support the city’s budding talent. For more information, see nottinghammusichub.org.uk
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THE GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY part 2 On 9th July 1894 Hucknall Local Board “proposed that the station on the south side of Watnall Road be approved.” The stations on the new line were built to the design of Alexander Ross with only three exceptions. They were the stations at Carrington Street and Arkwright Street, Nottingham and Marylebone in London. All were built as islands between the lines. “All these island stations are situated either on embankments or in cuttings at points where a road bridge crossed over or under the railway. Where there was an overbridge, a descending arches stairway was formed in the broad central pier.” As at Hucknall Central Station on Watnall Road the entrance hall was usually built on the bridge at road level. Nottingham Station was to have been called Central as well but as the station was to be used jointly with the Great Northern Railway, and it was being opened on the Queens birthday, the mayor decided it should be called Victoria Station.
An engineer’s work book gives an interesting account of the problems faced working in the Hucknall area. “The line lay through a very rocky formation especially on the north side of Nottingham. Near Hucknall the rock was so close to the surface that in setting out the base of the bridges it was found difficult to drive the pegs. On the whole the excavation was good stuff to work but the blasting of the rock led to a few difficulties and claims for compensation. On the north side of Nottingham a 30ft base was adopted for cuttings and embankments except where rock occurred when a 32ft base was substituted.” At the end of the cutting through the magnesium limestone rock was Hucknall Station. A little further south was the branch line connection taking the railway to Hucknall Colliery Company’s ‘Top Pit’ hopefully to give the railway another source of income.
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Goods services began on 25th July 1898. It was hoped slow moving traffic like coal wagons would help to consolidate the track bed. The ‘Opening Ceremony’ was performed on the 9th March and passenger express services began on 15th March 1899. When the line had settled down express engines covered the 165 miles from Marylebone to Sheffield, stopping at Leicester and Nottingham, in 177 Minutes. The line closed to all traffic on 4th March 1963. One man took an obsessional interest in the railway as it was being built in the 1890s. He was S.W.A.Newton, a photographer who lived in Leicester. Newton seemed to have been allowed unlimited time off work and used materials from the family photographic firm as he travelled the whole route of the railway. Over 2000 glass negatives were taken by him as it took shape. He photographed every aspect of the work from the early days of navvies with their spades and wheelbarrows to the station staff after the line was opened. The images record the amazing engineering skills as well as the variety of equipments used. He even took photographs of the towns and villages near to the railway line. Therefore there are images of Hucknall Church, Library and Market Place in his collection, all taken before 1900, as well as those all along the local railway line. Just before Mr. Newton died in 1960 he gave this collection to Leicester City Museum and Art Gallery. The originals are now held at Leicester Record Office but copies of the Nottinghamshire ones can be seen in the Local Studies Dept., Central Library, Nottingham.
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Spring Into Safer Living As we enter Spring, it’s important to be aware of opportunist thieves, who may take advantage of your vacant home and enter through any doors or windows which have been left open in the warm weather. You will need to know how to stay safe in the Spring and be aware of the steps you can take to protect your property. Lock your doors and windows: Whilst it’s tempting to keep doors and windows open to make the most of the fresh, spring breeze, this is a perfect opportunity for thieves to enter your home and remove any valuable goods. Make sure you lock your doors and windows before going to bed or leaving the house. Security outside your home: Never leave garages or sheds unlocked, especially if they connect to your property. Visible burglar alarms and carefully directed security lighting can deter burglars. Make sure alarms stop sounding after 20 minutes and lights don’t disturb your neighbours.
should suspend any deliveries, such as milk and newspapers and ask a trusted friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your property. Try to make your home look occupied while you are not there - timer switches can be used on lamps or your radio. Students heading home for Easter: Easter is a popular time for students to head home, meaning a popular time for opportunist thieves to enter your University house. If you are leaving Nottingham for the Easter break, make sure you take your laptop and any other valuable items with you – do not leave them behind, even if you don’t need them. Don’t leave any empty electrical boxes outside your home, as this could indicate that you have something worth stealing. If you would like to speak to your local police, call us on 101.
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