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The UK economy is forecast to grow this year with most predictions running well above 2%. As the employment market becomes increasingly fluid the opportunity for interview becomes much more likely.

There are many things that can be done to maximise the potential for success when connecting with a possible employer. In any situation preparation is key as the lack of it can seriously inhibit self-confidence.

Before any type of interview give yourself plenty of time to • Research the role and the organisation – think about how your experience and skills fit the job and company ethos • Anticipate the questions you may be asked – prepare answers • Find out how the interview will be conducted e.g. single, panel, group Many employers will screen candidates by telephone initially. When preparing for this type of interview it’s important to consider: • Your tone of voice – be enthusiastic and use positive language • Battery life – charge your mobile fully before the interview • Location – find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed At a face to face interview it’s imperative that you stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons by ensuring: • You arrive on time or better still, early • You are organised. Take along your application, CV and examples of work ( if appropriate)with you • You listen carefully to the questions and answer concisely • Your body language is confident and outgoing. It’s a proven fact that non-verbal communication is an important factor when considering applicants • You have practised the points that you want to get across. Build your confidence by hearing yourself speak before the actual meeting Time and time again we encounter candidates who have represented themselves poorly at interview because they did not get the basics right before attending. It is imperative that you • Plan the day of the interview, especially the journey. Take cash in case you need to take Invite you to join them a taxi or bus unexpectedly, carry an A-Z map on the 4th Tuesday of every month or put the destination postcode into Google 7.30pm - 9.30pm at maps on your mobile to prevent getting lost Wollaton Park Community Centre, • Decide beforehand what to wear and set Harrow Rd, Wollaton, NG8 1FG it out the night before – clean and pressed.

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

The Bluecoat Singers Concert at Kimberley Parish Hall, Newdigate Street on Saturday 31st May 2014 - 7.30pm Tickets £5 in aid of Kimberley Pensioners Contact Anne 0115 9385362

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Whatton, twinned with Finland?

The Cranmer Company of Singers, which rehearses in Whatton, is putting on a special concert with The Vanaja Chamber Choir from Finland. This exciting collaboration came about because while living locally and working as an au pair, Taru Perolta sang with the Cranmer Singers. Now Deborah Davies, their Musical Director, is welcoming Ismo Savimake and his choir all the way from Finland to the Vale of Belvoir.

The two choirs will be performing in a unique concert on Saturday 7 June 2014, starting at 7.30pm.

The beautiful parish church of Bottesford will be filled with delightful sounds – a varied programme, mixing sacred and secular, with organ and piano, and likely to include the combined choirs singing firm favourite Zadok the Priest (Handel), and royal wedding choice I Was Glad (Parry).

Ismo is planning to take the audience on a journey from Finland to Engand through Sweden, Norway and Estonia – rare treats, plus parts of the hauntingly lovely Stabat Mater by Karl Jenkins.

Ticket price: £8 adults, £5 children and those on income related benefits, to include a glass of wine/ juice at the interval. It is wise to book in advance by phoning 01949 850364, though they may be available on the door.

Cranmer Company of Singers have engagements in Winchester, York and Spain this summer as well as being booked to sing at a few local weddings

Music For Everyone invites young people to sing at the Albert Hall, Nottingham!

Nottingham based music charity, Music For Everyone, will be hosting inspiring singing workshops for primary school children on the weekend of Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, with an exciting concert in Nottingham’s prestigious Albert Hall on Sunday 18 May. The singing course and concert called Vocals, due to take place at Nottingham Trent University & the Albert Hall, Nottingham, is open to all singers aged 5 – 12. Conductor Helen Hayes said “Our Vocals courses are really good fun and a great introduction to singing. We invite

any young people interested, to come along and give it a try! This time we will be singing great songs for all ages including songs from Matilda the Musical, Jack and the Beanstalk (a musical inspired by the ‘Revolting Rhymes’ written by Roald Dahl) and for very young singers The Three Billy Goats Gruff!”

It is a great event for beginners because they have plenty of time to rehearse before Vocals with the music resources we post out before the event. It also gives our returners the opportunity to build on their past experience.

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Notts TV’s about to make history The building of Nottingham Castle, the planting of the Major Oak, when Torvill & Dean won Gold and when the mighty Forest won the European cup; Nottingham’s about to add another momentous date to its line-up.

Tuesday the 27th of May 2014 marks a massive milestone for Nottingham; for the first time in history, you’ll be able to tune in to a brand new local TV station. A TV station dedicated to all things Notts.

Broadcasting on Freeview Channel 8, Notts TV is part of the biggest move in British media in a generation; the creation of a brand new network across the UK. Operating seven days a week Notts TV will bring you daily News, Sport and Weather, as well as a range of quality programmes from music and comedy, to history and documentary.

Unlike any other channel, Notts TV’s all about where you live, and what matters right here.

From Arnold to Aspley, Bulwell to Chilwell, you don’t have to share Channel 8 with Leicester and Derby!

With an investment of over £1m on technical infrastructure, the venture marks a return to large scale programme making in Nottingham, while the Channel’s city based news studio is being equipped with state of the art technology.

As well as the Nottingham Trent University base, Notts TV also operates out of its HQ at Confetti Media Group’s Antenna building and alongside their partners; Nottingham Post and Inclusive Digital.

While the Notts TV news team prepares for broadcasting 90mins of news a day, the production team are busy shooting a variety of programmes ready for launch.

Channel Director Jamie Brindle explains more about one of the most exciting things to happen to Nottingham: “ We’re lucky to be working with some really talented people; household names that bring a strong fan base with them”, he says. “BBC favourites - Frances Finn and Becky Sheeran join us as Presenters and we’re pleased to announce that our team of talented Video Journalists have come from a variety of successful media outlets across the UK.” Some of the brightest student journalists from Nottingham Trent University’s Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism will also be involved in the station during their final year of study or through placements.

“In the next few weeks and months, you can expect to see our campaign hitting Nottingham,” says Jamie. “From online to outdoor and direct mail to bus advertising, we hope you’ll say ‘Ey up’, when you see us.“ For the latest information about Notts TV, visit the website at www.nottstv.com follow Notts_TV on Twitter or become a fan on facebook at www. facebook.com/NottsTV Fans and followers can get involved in the conversation around Notts TV and suggest their ideas for potential programmes. In addition to this, potential advertisers and sponsors can see their brand beamed directly into homes across Nottinghamshire, allowing for really targeted campaigns.

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Street Pastors Help More Than 10,000 In Nottingham Nottingham’s Street Pastor scheme has reached a new milestone after helping over 10,000 people across the city.

Run from the Malt Cross on St James’ Street, up to 12 volunteer Street Pastors can be found in the city centre on Friday and Saturday nights. They are on hand to help those whose nights out have not gone quite to plan.

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New figures show that during the past four years the Street Pastors have: • Spoken to 10,205 members of the public.

• Handed out 2,669 bottles of water.

• Picked up 10,675 broken bottles from the streets of Nottingham.

• Administered first aid to 513 people.

• Used 524 space blankets to help keep revellers and homeless individuals warm.

• Given out 2,263 pairs of flip-flops to those who have lost their shoes or are unable to walk in the ones they are wearing.

• Helped 91 people get home by paying for a taxi.

As Jo reveals, there is potential for the scheme to get even bigger: “As well as our operations in the city centre, Street Pastors have also started working within estates in the city suburbs too. We would love to be able to expand our services even further to offer support on more nights of the week and also at major local events such as music festivals.

“With this in mind, we’d like to hear from anyone interested in volunteering as a Street Pastor. We’ll be working with our new volunteers to provide the necessary training from 24 May, so now is the perfect time to get in touch and help make a difference.”

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A message from positively-perfect puss Archie A local animal charity is championing the rewards of adopting loving but overlooked cats.

One such cat, rescued thanks to Animal Accident Rescue Unit, is six year old Archie (pictured). Found existing on Nottingham’s streets, Archie was in a bad state with a painful facial abscess - but following dedicated care is now fit and healthy. As with all the charity’s cats, Archie was FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) tested. As he tested positive, he and the charity are taking this opportunity to explain FIV – with the aim that he and others can enjoy new homes.

As an experienced volunteer explains: ‘FIV should definitely not be confused with FeLV (Feline Leukaemia); they’re two entirely different viruses. They’re mentioned together as vets test for both together, but whilst FeLV affects health and lifespan, FIV most certainly does not.’

FIV depletes white blood cells numbers, eventually making the cat less able to fight off infection. As the charity, which rescues many FIV-positive cats, emphasises however: ‘FIV is extremely slow-acting. These cats can enjoy a completely normal lifespan with no arising health problems. The only need is that as it’s solely transmitted between cats, FIV-positive cats are kept indoors, and only homed with other such positive cats.’

Archie is a most friendly cat and is hoping someone will see beyond his FIV-status to the affectionate, healthy boy he is! He is neutered, micro-chipped, flea and worm treated and littertrained.

To share your life with Archie, ring 01159984307 (only to be used for Archie enquiries), leaving a message with your postcode and contact details, or email admin@aaru.org.uk.

For other enquiries email as above or call 01159321555 including offering cat fostering - which the charity urgently needs.

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Meet up from 11am near the Lake; Walkies starts 12noon You (and your woofer if you bring one) can enjoy a varied route whilst raising funds for abused and neglected animals Non-dog walkers also most welcome so why not start getting sponsors now?

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Just one dog’s tale …

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8th May - 11am - 12 noon: Police Beat Surgery. Drop-in session. An opportunity to meet your local poloce beat officer and talk about any local issues. FREE 12 May -1pm - 2pm: “No Missing Pieces” - Jigsaw swap shop. FREE 16 May - 2.30pm - 3.30pm: Astronomy For Beginners. An introduction to astronomy in a fun, friendly and informal environment. Find out which stars, planets and other objects are visible in the night sky and how best to observe them. FREE 20 May - 1pm - 3pm: My Sight Drop In. Help, advice and aids for the partially sighted. FREE 24 May - 21 June: Water Colours Exhibition. Water colour painting exhibition by local artist Irene Middleton.

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This summer you don’t have to go to Edinburgh to enjoy world class theatre, dance and art - neat festival is bringing it right to your doorstep.

Plus, with tons of free activities and tickets starting from as little as £3.50, it is a fun affordable festival that everyone can enjoy!

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Honouring the centenary of WWI, a new show at Nottingham Playhouse called “Bolero” brings together the stories of Torvill & Dean’s gold-medal performance, the music that inspired it and the explosive events that began the war.

Other shows on this theme include the tale of a soldier from the Sherwood Forresters regiment and a youth production of All Quiet on the Western Front.

The National Gardens Scheme Gardens Open For Charity May has a lot to offer garden lovers in Nottinghamshire. The gardens have awoken from their winter slumbers and are offering exceptional visions of colour, perfume, textures and in some cases sounds. Take the opportunity to visit one of more of the local treasures and whilst doing so support The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) in raising money for good causes such as Macmillan Cancer Support and Help the Hospices.

All NGS gardens are inspiring and enjoyable places to visit, ranging from small back gardens to spacious country ones. They will appeal to keen gardeners and casual visitors alike: everyone will enjoy and benefit from the beauty and peace of a lovingly tended garden.

7 COLLYGATE : Swingate, Kimberley, NG16 2PJ - Opening Monday 5th May 1pm to 5pm.

Entry £3.00, children free - Disability information -Wheelchair access but some gravel paths This is a deceptively large garden tucked away at the end of a short narrow lane in Swingate. A great deal of love and effort has been put in by serious plant enthusiasts to develop a truly delightful garden that is full of interest and unexpected colour . Home-made teas and cakes available. Plants for sale.

WOODPECKERS : 35 Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce, NG14 5BG - Opening Sunday 11th May 12pm to 5pm - Entry £3.50 children free - Disability information - Gravel and grass paths, steep slopes This is a large garden with mature woodland and formal gardens and spectacular views over the Trent Valley. It has more than 500 rhododendrons and azaleas and recently established rose gardens. There is a glade with 200 yr-old cedars overlooking ponds, waterfalls and a croquet lawn. Home-made teas and cakes available. Plants for sale.

DUMBLESIDE : 17 Bridle Road, Burton Joyce, NG14 5FT - Opening Sunday 18th May 2pm to 6pm - Entry £3.50 children free - Disability information - Steep slopes towards stream This garden is a 2 acre site with varied habitat on a south-facing slope.

Springs arise from the bank to provide a damp area for self-sowing candelabra and other primulae, snakes head fritillaries and ferns. The springs coalesce to form a stream which falls down a deep shaded gully to join the River Dumble. An orchard is kept as a meadow or garden in grass where bulbs and appropriate flowers seed and spread to give colour for 8 months. Home-made teas and cakes available. Plants for sale.

WEST FARM AND CHURCH HOUSE GARDENS : Gonalston Lane, Hoveringham, NG14 7JH Two gardens Open Sunday 18th May 1pm to 5pm Entry Combined £4 children free - Disability information - Gravel at both gardens and narrow, uneven access at Church House, very difficult for wheelchairs This opening offers two contrasting gardens in the centre of Hoveringham village near St Michael's Church. Both gardens host a wide range of features and plants, with specialist collections in each. Home-made teas and cakes available. Plants for sale.

PAPPLEWICK HALL :Blidworth Waye, Papplewick, NG15 8FE Opening Sunday 25th May 2pm to 5pm - Entry £3.50 children free - Suitable for wheelchair users but section of paths are gravel Papplewick Hall was built by Frederick Montague between 1781 and 1786. It is one of the finest Grade 1 houses in Nottinghamshire.

It has an historic, mature, 8-acre garden, mostly shaded woodland, abounds with rhododendrons, hostas, ferns, and spring bulbs.

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Coronation Chicken

1 chicken small onion - finely chopped 1tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric 2 tbsp tomato puree 5 tbsp red wine 1 lemon - rind & juice 2 tbsp apricot jam ¾ pint mayo

Poach the chicken. Once cooked & cooled strip meat from bones.

Gently fry the onion in some oil. When soft add all the spices and tom puree. Cook for 1 minute. Add the wine, lemon rind & juice. Cook for 5 mins. Add the jam and leave to cool. When cool - strain and then mix with the mayo and pour over the chicken.

Mushroom Paté

Corned Beef Crunch

200g tin corned beef ½ red pepper - diced 2” cucumber - diced 1 stick celery - diced ¼ red onion - diced 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp horseradish sauce black pepper

Mash the corned beef up with a fork. Mix with all the vegetables. Mix the mayo & horseradish and stir into the mix. Season to taste.

The crunch mix works well with tuna, cheese and cream cheese.

200g mushrooms - sliced 1 small onion - chopped 15g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic - chopped small bunch parsley 1 tbsp sherry 200g cream cheese grated nutmeg, salt & pepper, lemon juice

Melt butter & oil in pan. Cook onion & garlic gently til soft. Add mushrooms & cook for 5 mins. Add sherry & boil rapidly until all liquid gone. Cool the mixture then add to a food processor with the parsley, seasoning & cream cheese. Whizz to desired consistency. Place in serving dish & refridgerate for 2 hours.

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Community Diary

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk DEVINE FITNESS - Come along to ourfun and friendly exercise class. Monday 7 - 8pm, The Station Hotel (upstairs

room), Station Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7TQ. Only £3. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Mature, qualified and insured instructor. Tel/text Jane on 07946 183058 or just turn up.

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

Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village.

Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook.

Leen Valley Conservation Volunteers - no special skills, training given, variety of interesting sites. Weekdays & weekends, refreshments provided. Tel: Lee Scudder on 07753 850758 or leescudder@hotmail.com Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Joy on 07790 624374 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Hucknall Dolls House Group - every 2nd Thursday at Bentinck Conservative Club, 5 Portland Rd, Hucknall from 7 - 9pm.

For more info call Sofia on 07790 334540.

Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: carol@linbyfc.co.uk

Adult Education Courses - beginners up to level 1; very small groups. Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Call 0115 884 2749 or email: lisa.saunders@castlecollege.ac.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community Diary cont.....

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Nottingham Reiki - teaches reiki in weekly classes every Thursday. All welcome. 7pm - 9pm at St Johns Community Hall, 1

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

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

Any queries please call Harry on 0115 9279 481.

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

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

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

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

Kirkby & District Hiking Club - we are a friendly hiking club who meet every 3rd Sunday for a 9-10 mile hike, mainly Derbyshire. For more info call Brian or Cynthia on 0115 9680813 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 along to music? Do you like the idea of making new friends & travelling to new places with them?Why not do both by joining Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, without obligation or pressure, on Tuesday nights from 7.30pm-9.30pm at Bestwood Village Social Club. For further details please contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom (8 cask ales, sandwiches, friendly atmosphere), Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied.

City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room.

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

St Johns Ambulance (18+) - Baptist Church, Seymour Rd. Mon 7pm-9pm. Call Mr & Mrs Allcock on 0115 955 9755 Hucknall Heritage Society - meet second Monday of the month (except June, July, Aug & Dec). At 7.30pm, Central Methodist Church, Hucknall.

The Greasley Players - is a small amateur dramatics group. We welcome new members interested in acting, set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house etc). For details of our up and coming events or to get involved, please contact us via www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook.

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

The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/ groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com Kimberley Shokotan Karate Club - Tue 7-8pm (beginners), Thurs 6-8pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm at the Temple Centre, Nuthall, NG16 1DP. £2.50 per session. For details call 075844 20606 or 07547 382677 Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 standard & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities through concerts. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society - Meet first Tuesday of the month at 7pm, Blidworth Welfare. For further information contact the secretary Mrs Dale Smallwood on 01623 479978.

Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information.

Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695.

Help Wanted to Put Notts Brownies in the Picture Girlguiding Nottinghamshire is looking for help to build a library of pictures covering 100 years of Brownies across the county.

This year marks the centenary of the formation of Brownies, which is the section of Girlguiding specifically for girls aged 7-10.

Activities to mark the milestone are taking place all over the UK and one of the projects here in Nottinghamshire is to compile a digital photo-album showing Brownies in action over the decades. The pictures will also be used to support news stories about the Brownies’ celebrations, and the best ones will be sent to ITV Central News for a feature later in the year.

‘We’re asking people to scour their attics and old photograph albums to find archive pictures of local Brownies and their leaders,’ says Aspley Guide Leader Kayleigh Hunt, who is managing the project for Girlguiding Nottinghamshire. ‘The pictures should be scanned and sent to us by e-mail, accompanied by brief details as to who’s in the picture and when or where it was taken.

The images will be added into our Big Brownie Photo-Album, creating a unique record of Brownies in Notts.’

K a y l e i g h stresses that she is not asking for treasured original photographs to be sent in. ‘We need digital files only, preferably jpgs,’ she says. ‘But anyone without access to a scanner is welcome to get in touch and I’ll do my best to help get their pictures added to our album!’

Images and queries should go to Kayleigh Hunt at pr@girlguidingnottinghamshire.org. uk

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Michael Gove Visits Edgewood Primary & Nursery School On Friday 14th March Edgewood Primary and Nursery School was pleased to host a visit to our school by Michael Gove MP, the Secretary of State for Education.

Mark Spencer, our local constituency MP, had arranged the visit following his visit just before Christmas.

After a short meeting with the head, Mr Seeley, and the chair and vice chair of governers, Louisa Clarke and Paul James, Mr Gove and Mr Spencer went on a tour of the school.

On his tour Mr Gove visited classes and spoke to children about their learning and even joined in with reading the Gruffalo with Ella in Blue class. After the whistle-stop tour, school council then asked Mr Gove and Mr Spencer some questions about their roles as constituency MP and Secretary of State for Education.

The children asked questions such as “How do you formulate policy?”, “How much time do you spend in parliament?” and “What qualifications you need to be an MP?” After interviews with the press our visitors left and praised the school for the rapid improvements they have made over the past two years. They also thanked and praised the children for welcoming them so warmly.

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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: info@ng5.org.uk 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

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

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

Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information.

Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm.

Scout Association - 0115 952 3617 Hucknall Pre-school playgroup - Baptist Church, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open Mon/Tue & Fri 9am - 3pm. Wed/Thur 9am - 12pm. For more info call 07544 510610.

Hucknall Bumps & Babies - friendly mother & baby group, meets Friday mornings 10-12 at Watnall Rd

Community Centre, Hucknall, NG15 7NH. Newborns & babies up to 1 yr. £2 weekly donantion to cover costs. Find us on Facebook (NCT Hucknall Bumps and Babies) for more info.

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

Call Steve Cross on 0115 952 9683 or Katie White on 0115 963 1307.

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

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

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

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

Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 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 information and contacts see www.18thbb.org.uk Hucknall Sports YCFC Soccer School - fun environment for 4 to 6yr boys & girls. Now outside at The New Wigwam, Kenbrook Rd, off Paplewick Lane, Hucknall, NG15 8HR. From 9.30am ti 11am Saturdays and Sunday mornings. Contact Alwyn Sears 07748 842156 or Derek Day 0115 9521122 or visit www.hucknallsports.com for further information.

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

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

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

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

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

kids Volunteers needed to help children with their reading in Nottingham An Independent School for Girls and Boys aged 3-16

Are you interested in a rewarding and fun role?

Literacy Volunteers are looking for Volunteers to help primary school children with their reading and communicating.

The Volunteers read, talk and play word games with selected children on a oneto-one basis away from the classroom, to give them confidence and help them enjoy reading and communicating.

Volunteers need to be able to commit to visiting the school on the same morning or afternoon each week (preferably for at least a year). They do not need any formal qualifications - training and ongoing support is provided. Volunteers should like children, enjoy reading, be patient, flexible and reliable and be aged 18-80 years. Volunteers will be vetted through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you are interested in making a difference, please contact 0115 876 5474 or email contact@literacyvolunteers. org.uk

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The Little Mermaid - Another Great Performance

by The National Academy Pupils

This year's drama production at The National Academy maintained the high standard set in previous years. Here, some pupils who were in the show tell us what it felt like to be in the spotlight.

Peter Cable The National Academy has given me many opportunities. Being in the production has been an incredible experience; it has been filled with smiles, energy and many challenges along the way. From auditions to final night, the entire production has been unbelievable. It has been a chance to act and sing on stage, but the audience do not see everything.

Being able to interact with the many cogs of this production has taught me a lot about theatre, an area I will study in college. The band has been fantastic, all depending on Miss Wray, who dedicated a lot of her time to developing the band and the many different singers. The choreography was lovingly crafted to fit well with the complexity of an “in the round” stage. With the amount of time we all dedicated, it was still a sudden surprise when we had only two weeks before the show.

With so many finishing touches and minor technical difficulties to conquer, we all had a lot of extra work to put in. But in the end we were all happy with the final shows. The first show was tense; however the buzz at the end of the show was all I needed to know that it had been a success. The other shows were equally as emotional and by the end of it we were all trapped between the happiness of completing the show and upset that it was over.

The cast and crew really did become like a family, supportive and caring and the memories of this show will stick with me forever.

Left to right : George Bowley,Beth Garwood,Rebecca Mitchell, Matthew Waters, Peter Cable and Romanah Walkinshaw

Abigail Newsome This year’s production was the Little Mermaid and it was the best performance I have ever been in. We started the rehearsals in October after the week of casting and practised until the day before the performance. It was hard work but the

end performance was all worth it. The teachers worked none stop and with our best band ever the show really stepped up this year. The whole cast worked as one unit and welcomed newcomers into this little community. This is the third production I have done with school and I believe that this year had the best cast that I have experienced. The end performances showcased all our hard work and the gifted students were able to work to their best ability.

I am planning to take part in next year’s production and I am optimistic about making new friends.

Hopefully, next year’s production will be as good as The Little Mermaid.

Left to right : James Michael, Max Wade, Duncan Stagg, Ben Millward

Duncan Stagg The annual school productions are great fun but are hard work and require commitment in a fun kind of way, with everyone either learning new skills or developing current ones. The cast learn to work together and on their own; hopefully producing a harmonious and entertaining whole.

The commitment and hard work from teachers and staff is an inspiration and example to all who take part. It suddenly becomes apparent that there are many more contributors than just those in front of the audience; musicians, technicians, stage hands and front of house team, without these fantastic teams of people the show could not possibly be as organised; run as smoothly or look and sound as amazing as it does year after year. Certainly one of the most exciting times during the productions is in the final week when the stage is erected and all the various parts start to come together and take shape for the performances.

Eve Dobson Each night the performances got better and better as the new cast found their feet. They all rose to the challenge of performing in the round. The week was a huge success and the hard work put in by everyone definitely paid off.

Ella’s Teen Talk:

Handling Friends

They say that you can’t choose your family, but what about your second family? What about the family that you spend every ‘working’ day of Ella Higginbotham aged 16 the week with? This family can definitely be your own personal pick and for lots of us it takes many years to perfect; swapping and changing friendship groups in primary school and ending up with a new best friend every day. However in our teenage years we seem to have grown out of this and we all have friends that are there to stay- our second family.

I am lucky enough to have found a group that are as wacky as me.

You can’t have friends that don’t understand your weird ways (and you of course have to trust them to not tell everyone else these weird ways!). I see some friendship groups that constantly argue over silly things and it’s impossible to keep up with who is friends with who or who took who’s side- it must be exhausting! If you can’t stick with your friends for longer than a week without some sort of dispute then maybe they aren’t your ‘best friends for life’ after all. With the stress of school and families that some teens have to live with, a solid friendship group is needed for that support and release when you just need a laugh!

In secondary schools, everyone always pictures the stereotypical friendship divide: the nerds, the jocks, the popular group. But is that realistic? Are we living in ‘Mean Girls’? Maybe to some extent but in the big picture, we are all just sleepy teenagers that turn up to school and complain together about being there. The biggest stereotypical problem is that you can barely walk down the corridor with a member of the opposite sex without being attacked with wolf whistles and questions about if you are a new couple. Sure, some people tease, but really, after five years in school, they should have realised that you Next are not a new couple and just friends!

Basically, friends can torment you sometimes but that’s what they’re there for! Imagine how boring life would be if everyone was serious the whole time; that doesn’t appeal to me! If you can’t have a laugh with and get support from your friends then what is the point?!

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INTERESTED IN ADOPTION?

Family Care are holding an Information Evening for anyone who is thinking about adoption and wants to find out more. You will meet members of the team and people who have adopted in a relaxed and informal setting on:

Thursday 12 June : 7 - 9pm

at Family Care, 28 Magdala Rd, NG3 5DF

If you would like to attend or find out more please call: 0115 960 3010

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There are many important changes in legislation which will affect State Retirement Pension date/ages and full details will be explained on the seminars. This will be particularly pertinent in relation to the Flat Rate State Pension which will start in April 2016. The recent budget proposals will also be explained in full during the sessions.

During the course, each delegate receives a Resource Pack and a 1:1 with each speaker to discuss any personal queries. The Course Leader (always a retired person) is in attendance for the whole of the time and can give first hand experience and help. The 3 Day Seminars are held each month and a charge is raised to cover the admin. costs. It is recommended that people attend within 3 years of retirement so that they can plan ahead.

The next Seminar is to be held on 23rd, 24th, 25th June and places must be booked in advance as lunch is included. All the dates for 2014 are on the website. Full details at www. ndprc.org.uk or ring the office for an Information Pack. Tel: 0115 922 3824. Bookings can be made on-line for Pre-Retirement or Mid-Life Seminars. For NHS Staff, special courses are held 3 times a year in March, July and October.

A Nomination form will need to be completed to book a place on these courses.

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Volunteers needed in Retail, Day Therapy & Many More Areas!

Nottinghamshire Hospice is a registered charity that cares for people who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness To find out more please contact our Volunteer Officer Stephen Goddard on: 0115 910 1008 or stephengoddard@nottshospice.org

Adopt Together...

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children. Drop into one of their forthcoming ‘First Thursday’ events on 5th June at their offices at 7 Colwick Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FR, any time between 5.30 and 7.30pm. There will be a short presentation at 6.30pm, and parking is available onsite.

You can find out more details by visiting the Faith in Families website or calling 0115 9558811. Alternatively email Adopt Together: enquiries@faithinfamilies.org

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

Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Breathe Easy Nottingham West - meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month. 1.30pm - 3.30pm at our new venue: Catholic

Church Parish Hall, Hill Top, 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 2AQ Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661

Notts Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers.

Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@ hotmail.com ADHD - a support group for parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk 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, faceto-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: david. hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org.

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

Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie. org.uk/helper for more information.

Indigo Kids - is a charity & support group for children on the autistic spectrum & related social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their parents/carers and siblings. We have the Autism Resource Centre (The Arc) to help or just for a chat & a cuppa. We offer activities, youth club during school time & day trips during holidays. We have a Parent Partnership Service drop in session every other week during school term. email: indigokids1@gmail.com. Web: www. indigokids.org.uk or call 0115 952 1164, 07905 586 910 or 07549 170490.

Hard of Hearing/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

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

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

Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm.

Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

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

Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call 01623 556065 Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: hucknallworkclub@gmail.com Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries - Please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for an

appointment or email mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk. Surgery 2nd Saturday monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN.

Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led

meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk

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

Reach Out Residents - we are a group that is for all residents in West Hucknall. We meet about 5 times a year to discuss issues affecting our area and many statutory bodies including the police, Ashfield Homes, Trent Buses and others attend our meeting. We invite you to come along and have your say. Together we can make a difference! Tel 07527 070459 or reachoutresidents@gmail.com. 2014 meeting dates: 8 July, 9 Sept (AGM) & 11 Nov at Hillcrest Centre, Holgate School at 6.30pm. Find us now on Facebook.

Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page)

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 Cirrhosis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Wednesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101.

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.

Who are you trying to please?

We all seek approval, wanting to be shown praise, appreciated and commended on the things we achieve and accomplish in our lives.

Do you find yourself trying to please people, always putting others first to the detriment of yourself?

We are taught to treat others as we would want to be treated. Does this then, give permission for the sacrificing of ourselves, our health, welfare and emotional wellbeing?

- Perhaps not!

What and where are you seeking approval?

So often our lives become a reflection of the places we spend time, people we are surrounded by and the habits we have created.

So when can addiction to approval begin?

Sometimes we cannot remember where it all began, but all of a sudden we are hooked!

Our awareness of addictions is usually around substances that we ingest, inject or inhale. However, we can also dull our senses, by becoming so fixed on having this part of us fulfilled until it drives us and takes control, of most, aspects of our lives.

It can present itself, through pleasing family, or being overloaded at work, by always having to be the one to organise, fix and create things.

In our friendships, it is reflected by becoming responsible for addressing needs, keeping everyone happy and being what everyone else, wants you to be!

So how do we come off this merry go-round that ends up disabling us, restricting our thoughts, our actions, our purpose; limiting our personalities and manipulating our character?

Where is it getting us and what are we getting from it?

The reality is that we do get something from it!

Every behaviour has a specific intention, whether good or bad, and has a payoff, of some sort. This payoff though, does not

result in great long term investment returns; instead it can leave us bereft, unfulfilled, dulling our senses and bewildered, as to who or what we are! Becoming more and more suppressed, trampled on and feeling like a hamster on a wheel- going no where!

However we do have choices and when we become aware of this place we find ourselves in, we can begin taking steps to get off, and little by little, begin to choose a different path.

Pleasing and loving are two different things.

Love incorporates care, value and respect.

Trying to please can be to the detriment of your health, sanity and own needs, which does not represent love, quite the opposite!

Sometimes we need to love ourselves enough to say no. We create the situation of taking, so if we give differently, it enables others to take accordingly.

Setting boundaries around what, when and how much, we can do for others, speaks and says “I am honouring and valuing myself”, which inevitably gets reflected back by others.

When we can honestly answer this, we can proceed forward to identify the process of change, beginning with where it is impacting you the most.

Why? Well, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain, especially self worth. So offer yourself a taste of it today, get used to the flavour and practice, until it becomes the new part of you.

Do what you say?

Well- rid yourself of trying to please everyone else, and start taking YOU into account for a change. You may say it’s viewed as selfish!

No. It’s viewed as loving yourself!

Now that too, is also important. © Helen Cyrus-Whittle Women’s Personal Life Coach Tel: 07746 813520 www.womenslifecoaching.co.uk

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Nottingham Centre (National Trust)

Spring/Summer 2014

During the summer months a variety of excursions and holidays are arranged. Activities for the summer of 2014 are as follows: Outings and Holidays Monday 12th May – Ironbridge Gauge Museums.

Tuesday 10th June – Alford, and Gunby Hall, Lincs.

Friday 18th July – Wrest Park, Beds.

Thursday 21st August – The Bronte Museum, Yorkshire.

Wednesday 24th September – Hampton Court Palace.

HOLIDAYS Bonnie Scotland, 1st - 6th June 2014 Norfolk, 2nd – 4th October 2014 All meetings take place at the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission is £2 for members, £3 for visitors, who are always warmly welcomed.

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Fencing Busy Bees Malfords Premier Fencing

Physiotherapy/Sports Massage Physio Direct 59

21 32 33

Plastering C J Plastering G & J Plastering

12 34

Festivals/Gigs Hucknall Fake Festival Neat 14

4 41

Foot Health Mobile Foot Clinic Suzanne Gratton Fisher

59 59

Garden Centres Floralands

49

Plumbing & Heating All Weathers Bryn Vernon P.Byrne Plumbing Ignis P & H K2 P & H Kingfisher P & H MS Waterworks Stella Heating T & S Heating

23 35 18 12 37 64 11 26 32

Garden Rooms Crusoe Garden Rooms

17

Property Maintenance Complete Home Maint.

Jason Craddock

33 20

Restaurants/Takeaways The Banyan Tree Le Bistrot Pierre

5 10

Schools/Colleges Hollygirt New College Nottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ham

51 45

Skip Hire KSH Skip Hire

22

Tilers/Tile Retailers emc Tiles

13

Trade Directories Age UK

55

Gardening/Groundwork/Paving Aurora Landscapes 11 B & P Paving 29 Michael Cant 35 Fairmead Garden Serv 28 GardenUpkeep 12 K & L Landscapes 37 Mulhollands 24 Premier Paving 27

59 59

35

Handyman Services Jason Craddock

20

House Clearance/Removals Andy

Travel Agents Designer Travel

43

35

Ironing Services The Ironing Board

33

Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Mulhollands Squirrel Tree Services

31 24 28

45

Joiners/Timberwork Beecroft Joiners JM Joinery

22 33

Turf Suppliers Greendale Turf

16

61

Kids Activities Floralands Farm Park

49

Upholstery/Fabric Chris Hemmings

28

9

Locksmiths AWM Locksmiths

35

Venues for Hire Seymour Rd Baptist Church

40

Loft Ladders/Conversions More then Loft Ladders

23

Oven Cleaning/Repairs Ernehale Oven Valet Spring Fresh

24 16

15 19

Computer Repairs/IT Giggle Computers

9

Domestic Appliance Repairs C.Moore Service Ltd 19 Nottingham App. Repairs 24 Drainage/ Pipe Clearance ADK Drains

11

25

Cleaning/Drive Cleaning AquaBlast John Beresford

Design & Print Synergy

Estate/Lettings Agents CDF

Pest Control MW Pest Control

Hair Salons/Mobile Katrina Morley Top to Toe

Carpets/Flooring Byron Carpets

Dance Schools Ann Culley

39

Equestrian Martins Farm

7

22 21

Cruises Princess River Cruises

33 16 19

20 16

Golf Clubs Oakmere Park Golf Club

Car Repairs Chips Away Scratchmaster

Chimney Sweeps Homesweep

Painting/Decorating MJC Decor Paul Tinsley Lee Wright

Electricians D J Hill Electrical Connections

27

Windows/Doors/Conservatories Bridgfords H & G 16 Canterburys 13 East Midlands Windows 3 JAS Windows 20

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR SAFER NEIGHBOURHOODS TEAMS HUCKNALL POLICE STATION Watnall Road, Hucknall Opening hours: 8am – 8pm Mon to Fri, 9am – 5pm Sat & Sun Tel:101, ext. 804 4747

www.nottinghamshire.police.uk

HUCKNALL CENTRAL PC Shaun Radford Tel: 07872 678181 PCSO Simon Gazzard Tel: 07525 226763

Email: hucknallcentraltcbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

HUCKNALL EAST PC Nigel Malik Tel: 03003009999 ex: 804 4747 PCSO Martin Chilton Tel: 07702 141847

Email: hucknalleastbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

HUCKNALL NORTH PC Dave Nicks Tel: 07595 074407 PCSO Louise Higgins Tel: 07525 989445

Email: hucknallnorthbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

HUCKNALL WEST PC Steve Kirby Tel: 07702 141762 PCSO Simon Zacharia Tel: 07595 074207

Email: hucknallwestbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk To find out more about events in your area visit www.nottinghamshire. police.uk and enter your postcode in the postcode search tool.

from your neighbourhood team..

The longer days and warmer weather makes us think about the summer holidays. But this year, as we look forward to a season of sport with the World Cup, don’t let crime kick off.

As the days heat up and the evenings stay light the trips to the pub tend to increase. A quick pint after work, a few drinks in the beer garden on a Sunday afternoon, a pub dinner with the family. And of course we have some late nights coming up with the football. But don’t score an own goal by losing control. Drink in moderation and walk away from confrontation.

Your judgement can be skewed under the influence of alcohol.

Don’t lose your cool. Remember, we don’t hand out red cards, we deal in jail terms when it comes to violence.

Also net a winner against thieves by making sure your house and vehicle doors and windows are secure at all times. It’s tempting to leave your windows open when you nip to the shop, or the back door unlocked as you lounge on the lawn. A thief can be in and out in minutes and the first you’ll know of the intrusion is your car missing from the drive or your laptop gone from the table.

Tackle thieves by making sure valuables are out of sight. Even something as innocuous as a coat or lunchbox on the back seat of your car could be enough for an opportunist. They don’t care if it puts them off-side.

Lock up; Don’t leave valuables on display, including electrical cords; and Report suspicious or unusual activity around homes and vehicles to police on 101 or 999 if a crime is taking place. Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Remember, if you’re taking a trip to an unfamiliar place this summer, revise your defence strategy and read up on the Park Mark approved car parks which are an estimated 50 times safer than parking on the street. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to take advantage of those odds?

Follow this simple advice and blow the final whistle on criminals this summer.

Remember to catch us at road show events across the county over the next few months, where you can get the upper hand on security by picking up some crime prevention advice from our officers. Visit our website for more details.

Don’t forget you can follow us on Twitter @NottsPolice, as well as like us on Facebook. You can also receive news of crime trends and incidents in your area by signing up to Nottinghamshire Alert at: www.nottinghamshirealert.co.uk

Score a hat-trick against theft this season by doing the following: Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable? To find out more about our pre-recruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 ext: 800 2429 or visit www. nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials link