NG15 Nov/Dec 2016

ng15 November/December 2016

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Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season.

If you need a bit of excitement in your life then why not enter our competition? You could win an £80 voucher for an adrenaline fuelled day karting or quad biking. It really is fantastic.

Thanks again to the lovely Abby aka The Fishwife’s Kitchen for her delicious seasonal recipes. Who said turkey was boring???

Finally to all our readers, advertisers and contributors, we wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine

contents countdown to Christmas...

6 what’s on this Christmas?

8-9 kids 17 where’s Santa?

17 kids diary 18-19 eat, drink & be merry!

21 recipes 22-23 a helping hand 27 helping hand directory 30-32 looking good, feeling great 34 free time 37 community diary 38-40 pets 43 home & garden 44 crossword 54 classifieds 58-59 sudoku 64 safer neighbourhoods 78 useful information 84 puzzle solutions 84 business, IT & finance 85 index / list of advertisers 86

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26th November

Donations welcome

Christmas light switch on by Santa himself Friday 25 November at 6.30pm.

Hot food and drink available.

Winter wonderland fancy dress theme, prizes for best boy and girl, prizes for best adult male and female. Come and join us, plenty of free parking.

and spruce.

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Visit us at www.fernwood.co.uk to see our latest offers!

Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 7am-5pm & Sat 7am-12noon *Delivery available on request

What’s on

this Christmas

Winter Wonderland: 18 Nov – 1 Jan. Old Market Square & Smithy Row. Christmas Afternoon Tea: Every Sunday from 6 Nov until 18 Dec. Newstead Abbey - £15. Book on 01623 455 916 Christmas Trail: 19 Nov - 23 Dec. Rufford Abbey Country Park. 10.30-3.30. £1 per trail.

Make A Willow Angel: 19 Nov. 1.30pm-3.30pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. £15 per person/willow angel. Booking essential on 01623 823202.

Christmas Lights Switch On: 24 Nov. Old Market Square Aladdin: 25 Nov until 21 Jan. Nottingham Playhouse Panto. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Christmas at Newstead Abbey: 26/27 Nov, 3/4 Dec. Saturdays 11am-6pm/Sundays 11am-4pm. Newstead Abbey, £5 each – under 5s FREE. Includes car parking.

Christmas Wreaths: 26/27 Nov at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm. £12 per wreath.

Tel: 01623 823202. Booking essential.

Peter Pan: 28 Nov until 3 Jan. Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133.

Christmas Trail: 26 Nov until 5 Jan. Weekends only. 11am - 3pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. £1 per trail.

01623 823202.

A Victorian Christmas in Nottingham: 6 Dec at 2.30pm. West Bridgford Library. £3. Booking advised on 0115 981 6506 Santa Cruise: every Sat & Sun in December (up to18th) daytime special for all the family.11.30am-1pm & 2pm – 3.30pm. £10.50pp. Call for details - 0115 9100 400.

Christmas Courtyard: 12 Nov-24 Dec. Wollaton Hall.

Hucknall Christmas Carnival: 7 December, Market Place. Includes ice rink & Christmas market.

Jack & The Beanstalk: 10 Dec - 15 Jan. £17-£34. Theatre Royal. www.trch.co.uk Stories With Santa: 10,11,17,18,19,20 Dec. 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. £6 per child. Wollaton Hall. 0115 876 1057. Ages 3+.

Cassandra’s Christmas House Tour: 9 Dec – 7.30pm - 10pm. £18. Includes cake & cheese. Book on 0115 876 1057. Suit 14+. Wollaton Hall.

Red Robin Walk: 19 Dec - 2 Jan. £1. Wollaton Hall.

Christmas Ghost Stories: 9 Dec. 7pm - 9.30pm at Newstead Abbey. £15 (inc. glass of wine/soft drink). Book on 01623 455916.

Dog Grotto: 17 & 18 December, 11am – 12.30pm & 2-3pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. Min £2 donation per dog.

Christmas Showtime: 4 Dec. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Tree Dressing: 4 Dec at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. FREE. 11.30-1pm & 2pm - 4pm.

Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 7 Dec from 6pm at Cathedral of St Barnabus, North Circus St, NG1 5AE. For tickets - www.maggiescentres.org.uk/Nottingham

Dick Whittington: 3 - 18 Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096.

Newstead Abbey Singers: 3 Dec - 7pm. Newstead Abbey, £8. Book on 01623 455 916 ‘Blackout’ Christmas: 10/11 Dec. 12pm - 3pm. £1. Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham Castle.

Christmas at Holme Pierrepont Country Park: 10 - 11 Dec. Visit Santa and browse the Christmas market.

Holme Pierrepont Country Park.

Sparkling Sherwood Evening Event: 9-11 Dec. 6pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm, 6.45pm, 7pm at Sherwood Forest. £3pp. Tickets limited. Call 01623 823202.

Santa Fun Run: 10 Dec. Holme Pierrepont Country Park. For more info: www.nwscnotts.com Johnny Cash Christmas Special: 16 Dec. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Andre Rieu: 17 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 Christmas in the Arboretum: 18 Dec. 4-6pm. Live music, children’s activities.

Christmas Steaming Extravaganza: 18 Dec. 11am-4pm at Nottingham Industrial Museum. For all ages.

The Snowman & Peter & The Wolf: 29 Dec. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555.

Christmas Sharing: 16 Dec – 6.30pm at Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby-in Ashfield. £3pp. Limited tickets. Call 01623 457101.

Christmas Biscuits: 22 Dec at Greens Windmill. 11am - 1pm. £3pp. Drop In. For ages 3+.

Family Christmas Fun: 10-31 Dec. Newstead Abbey. Follow the snowflake trail & win a Christmas treat. £1 Family Carol Concert: 17 & 19 Dec. 6pm at Royal Concert Hall.

Christmas Carols in the Mill Yard: 17 Dec at Greens Windmill. 3pm-5pm. FREE. Arnold Community Cinema present Christmas Eve (PG): FREE admission. Tues 20 December at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Arnold.

Christmas Eve Walk: 24 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 12.30pm. Adults £3. Kids £1.50.

Booking essential. Tel: 01623 823202.

Boxing Day Walk: 26 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. From 11.30am - 1pm. £3 adults, children £1.50. Booking essential: 01623 823202 Christmas Pudding Trail!: 10 Dec - 3 Jan. 10am - 3pm. £1. Nottingham Castle.

Best Ever Christmas Show: 29 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 New Year’s Eve Fireworks: 31 Dec - 8pm til midnight. Fireworks at 9.15pm. FREE. Nottingham Castle.

New Year Walk: 1 Jan. 10.30am – 12.30pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. £3 adults, £1.50 children. *Please note: all dates & times accurate at time of going to print.

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The Dover Beck Flower Club Burton Joyce Village Hall 7 for 7.30pm - Visitors (£6) welcome

Nov 17th - “Here Comes Christmas” - Leslie Devalle Dec 15th - Xmas party For more information and tickets please call 0115

965 4745

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JACK & THE BEANSTALK will be at the Theatre Royal from 10 Dec 2016 to 15 Jan 2017 For tickets and info: www.trch.co.uk/ 0115 989 5555

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Santa is arriving on Saturday 19th November at 12pm and will open his grotto at 1:30.

Come along to also meet Mrs. Claus and their team of trusty elves, The Carlton Brass training band and the Bluecoat singers who will be performing to put us all in the Christmas mood!

Santa’s Grotto Grotto only £1 per child with all proceeds donated to our adopted charities.

Grotto open every weekend from 19th November 11:00-3:30 and then every day from 17th December to 23rd December from 11:00 – 3:30.

Breakfast with Santa Come and join Santa and his elves for a delicious festive breakfast box.

Then listen to a story and spend some time with Santa and his friends, plus receive a goodie bag full of Christmas treats! Only £5.99 per child Available: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th Dec - 9:30- 10:45 Must be aged three or above and be accompanied by an adult Tickets go on sale 25th November and can be purchased in store from the customer service desk.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Why not sign up to our Premier club free of charge to receive exclusive offers and early notification of any news or upcoming events. Sign up on our website or in store today.

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HUCKNALL TOURISM & REGENERATION GROUP We have now come to the end of this season’s FREE guided bus tours which have been very successful. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our sponsors for their support during the year.

Next year, we are hoping to include some new sites to visit so please watch this space in early 2017.

Despite everything else we are still involved working with other local groups and enjoying it all.

The next big event in Hucknall which everyone will need to look out for is the Christmas Carnival night which will take place on Wednesday, 7th December in the area of the Market Place.

There will be an ice skating rink for the energetic amongst you.

There will also be a Christmas Market and Craft Fair in the town, along with other entertainment.

Also on 7th December, the Christmas Tree Festival will be commencing in the Church of St Mary Magdalene from 6.00pm and will continue through to Saturday lunchtime, 10th December.

For Hire

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Reasonable rates for children’s parties, CINEMA HIRE, one off & regular groups

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Send your entry to: 5a Stanhope Crescent, Arnold, NG5 7AZ Deadline: 31 December 2016 The winner will be notified by Monday 9 January 2017

Hucknall Team Ministry presents

The Hucknall

Nativity 7:30pm 15th/16th December 2016

A dynamic, fresh and exciting portrayal of the nativity story, by the community, for the community.

Tickets available from the John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall, Hucknall Library or online* at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/Hucknallnativity

Adults £5 • Under 14s £4 • Family (2+2) £15 For more information, see our Facebook page: Facebook.com/hucknallnativity *Online booking fee applies of 45p + 6% of ticket price

Scan me to book online*

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Where’s Santa?

Mrs Claus - Opening Brewhouse Yard; 3-4 Dec & 17-18 Dec 12pm - 3pm. See website for prices.

Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa is now in his grotto. £1 entry per child.

Proceeds to charity. Santa’s grotto open every weekend 11.30am-3.30pm & 21,22,23 Dec. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200.

Keycraft - Santa will be in his grotto every Sat & Sun from 26 Nov between 10.30am - 1pm. Donations welcome, all of which goes to charity. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003.

Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Open weekends until 18 Dec & 19-23 Dec - 11am - 4pm (last entry 3.45pm). £5 per child (includes small gift). For more information call 01623 821338 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp.

Oceans of Fun - Santa will be in his grotto 3/4, 10/11, 17/18 Dec. You can have breakfast with Santa 14,21,22 & 23 Dec. Christmas party on 20th Dec. For more info call 0115 963 3961.

Santa’s Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from Sat 26 Nov - Sunday 18 Dec

(weekends only). 10am - 4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. 01623 823202.

Sundown Adventure Land - Xmas Spectacular. For more info and to book tickets check out the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274.

Santa Train Rides - weekends from 26/27 Nov, 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, & Sat 24 Dec. 3 trains per day 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm (on 24th 10.30 & 12.30) Children receive a quality gift & everyone receives seasonal refreshments. For more info call 0115 940 5705. To download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk.

Christmas @ Gullivers - Christmas events and activities including Santa’s Grotto & Letters from Santa. Festive packages available. For more info visit www.gulliversfun.co.uk.

Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. Every Sat & Sun through December. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children. Only £10.50 pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www.princessrivercruises.co.uk.

The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Visit Santa in his Magical Fairytale grotto from 26 Nov. Free gift included in full admission. Breakfast with Santa - 3 & 23 Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 10 December (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Santa’s Grotto- 3,4,10,11,17,18 December. £3 per child (3yrs +). 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. Nottingham Castle.

Santa’s Grotto at Newstead Abbey - 10,11,17,18 December. Visit website for more information.

Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Visit Santa in his winter wonderland grotto from 19th Nov. Free gift included with full admission. Breakfast with Santa 4,11,17 & 24 Dec (see website for prices & details). Party in the park with Santa on 18 Dec. Christmas Eve fireworks - pre-book event. www.twinlakespark.co.uk Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his ice grotto. 10/11, 17/18 Dec. 11am - 3pm.

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

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Little Signers Club what if your baby could tell you what they needed, without crying? Baby Sign Language classes now running in Hucknall. For further info contact Hannah on 07856 021 527 or Hannah@littlesignersclub. co.uk or “like” us on Facebook @ Little Signers Club:North Nottingham.

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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 Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap, Ballet & Modern Theatre Classes. Every Monday, Central Methodist Church, Hucknall. There has never been a more exciting time to enrol at our school.

The thrill of performing in the cast of our 2017 show at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. For more info tel: 0115 922 6499 or visit www.marciajones.co.uk

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Nottingham Boys Choir

does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in!

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

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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.

kids

Fun & educational animal handling experiences!

Call Kristan: 07873796379 www.lionlearners.co.uk www.facebook.com/LionLearnersEastMidlands

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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

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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 ÂŁ6.60 per child. Outdoor play area with seating. Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or call 0115 963 3961 for more info.

- For more info and contacts see www.18thbb.org.uk Hucknall Sports YCFC Soccer School - fun environment for 4 to 6yr boys & girls. Now outside Hucknall Boys Brigade

at The New Wigwam, Kenbrook Rd, off Paplewick Lane, Hucknall, NG15 8HR. From 9.30am til 11am Sats and Sun mornings. Contact Alwyn Sears 07748 842156 or Derek Day 0115 9521122 or visit www. hucknallsports.com for more info.

2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers- Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www. nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.

Hucknall Bumps & Babies Community Centre.

- Monday mornings - 10am to 12pm at Watnall Road

Best Ever A-Level Results For National Academy Students

Students at the National Church of England Academy in Hucknall celebrated as they received their A-Level grades, with the best ever set of results for the Academy. Students’ hard work really paid off, with 55% gaining A*- B grades, 78% receiving A* - C, and 100% achieving A* - E, with a record number of A* and Dis* qualifications awarded.

The mood across the academy was buoyant, as students, excited about moving on to university or into employment, found out what qualifications they had gained after their years of hard work and study, celebrating their success with their peers and members of staff.

Kelly Wall, Head of Sixth Form, said, “It has been a fabulous year and it’s great to see the students receive the results that their hard work deserves. They’re overjoyed that they’re now set to make the next move to good universities or great employment opportunities, and having seen them develop, I am extremely proud of how far they have come. With our sixth form now in the new Hucknall Sixth Form Centre, our staff are excited how this will benefit our new and current students as they work towards their qualifications and achieve great outcomes.”

The Sixth Form at the National Academy consistently attracts more students year on year, and enjoys a growing reputation in the Hucknall community and beyond.

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Falcon ASC Annual Open Meet

Falcon ASC held their 22nd annual Open Sprint Meet at Hucknall Leisure Centre on Sunday 25th September. There were 230 swimmers entered from 22 different clubs including Falcon, with over 200 heats.

It was an all day competition, swimming 50 metres of all 4 strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly) and 100 metres Individual Medley. The results of the Individual Medley are heat declared so once all swims are completed the top 6 in each age group (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15+over) receive a trophy.

The 50m sprint heats are followed by finals in which the top 6 in each age group in the heats, swim against each other for the 6 trophies.

Falcon swimmers took home 82 trophies, including 18 first places, 15 second places and 15 third places, with swimmers achieving a massive 108 personal bests on the day.

Falcon ASC swimmers George Webster came 2nd Top Boy and Finley Bunhejee 3rd Top Boy. Well done to everyone who took part!

Competition Winners Congratulations to: Mrs E. Hand who won theatre tickets; Sarah Sewell who won £25 on the postcode lottery; Elaine Tooley who won a meal for two; Thanks to our sponsors; Theatre Royal, Bistrot Pierre

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MASALA j u n c t i o n

AN ABSOLUTE GEM THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK! After a three year break from the restaurant trade, Naj Aziz is back with a bang. Using his 25 years of multi award winning restaurant experience (The Indian and MemSaab), he has launched Masala Junction.

Situated in the old Natwest bank on the junction between Mansfield Road and Hucknall Road in Carrington/Mapperley Park, the restaurant offers authentic Indian dishes in a building with both history and character.

A year in the making, Naj bought the bank back in March 2015, and with the help of architect and sister in law Lyn NiblockAziz, he has transformed the building into the stunning restaurant it is today. Truly a family affair, Mr Aziz’s brother is a partner in the venture, his niece designed all the graphics, his cousin is the manager and his nephew works front of house. The love and passion the family have for the restaurant filters down into everything they do.

I took my own brood, including children aged 5, 7 and 16, there for my birthday. The little ones don’t like food that is too spicy (korma kids) and my eldest is a vegetarian that doesn’t really eat vegetables so I was slightly worried! Well, I needn’t have been.

Isram (Naj’s brother in law) who looked after us, was amazing. He suggested korma for the children, even though it wasn’t on the menu and poppadoms and chutneys appeared pretty quickly to keep the hungry children busy.

To start we had the paneer and broccoli tikka (£6.50) and the sigri kebab selection (for 2) that included chicken tikka, lamb

chops and rehmi kebab (£12.50). It was exquisitely presented with vibrant pickles, purees and a range of garnishes.

The chicken tikka went down a treat with my daughter (7) and the paneer was loved by my 16 year old too, a very successful start to our meal. For mains we had the junction jalfrezi (£11.95), lamb rogan josht (£12.95), vegetable biryani (£13.50) and of course the chicken korma, served with pulao rice (£3.50) and a selection of nan breads (£2.50 - £2.95).

All the food was delicious and cooked to perfection. The keema nan, always a good indicator, was packed with really tasty meat.

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Why do we eat Turkey at Christmas?

Over recent years one might think we have become a little tired of the traditional turkey, with lots of celebrity chefs offering a range of alternatives - going back to the traditional Dickensian goose, or a stunning beef rib roast, duck, fish or more exotic combinations from cuisines around the world. But for most of us, Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without a turkey, around 76% of us have it as the centrepiece of our festive meal.

It wasn’t always the case of course, turkeys were first brought to Britain around 1526 but it remained a rare luxury.

Instead, people ate goose but also roast swan, pheasant, peacock and even roast boar’s head decorated with holly and fruit. Rumour has it that Henry VIII was the first English king to eat turkey, although Edward

VII is said to have made eating turkey fashionable at Christmas.

Indeed, turkey was pretty much a luxury right up until the 1950s when they became more widely available and refrigerators became commonplace, and now 10 million of them are eaten in the UK every year.

Apparently, and this won’t come as much of a surprise to most of us… it is women who are mostly responsible for preparing the Christmas lunch with 67% of British women being in charge of the feast every year, although most of us don’t go for our first “solo” attempt until we are at least 34!

Whatever you are eating for your Christmas lunch, or enjoying over the seasonal holidays, make the most of it, and soon the nights will be getting lighter again.

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Salmon with Clementines, Vodka and Honey, with a Horseradish Crème Fraiche.

Ingredients For the Fish... zest & juice 4 clementines & 1 orange, 2 further clementines sliced 100ml vodka 5 tbsp clear honey 1tsp caster sugar 1kg side of salmon, bones removed (oil the skin side before dressing) For the Crème Fraiche...

200g crème fraîche 2 tbsp creamed horseradish small pack chives, snipped salt and pepper to taste

To make the crème fraîche, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, season with black pepper and a little salt (hold back a few chives to sprinkle on the top) When the salmon is ready, reheat the remaining glaze (add a splash of water if too thick) and brush it over the top .

Salt Rubbed Turkey with Clementine and Bay Butter (would serve approx 8) If, like most of us, you prefer a traditional turkey for lunch on the big day, why not keep the clementine theme and try this twist on the classic Christmas Day roast?

Method

Ingredients 11-12lb oven-ready turkey with giblets removed For the Salt Mix...

5 bay leaves, crumbled if dry, torn if fresh 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaf 1tsp black peppercorns 85g/ 3oz coarse sea salt zest of 1 orange

Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.

Line a baking tray with oiled baking parchment and place the (oiled) salmon skin side down in the middle.

Slice the salmon into 8 fillets, cutting through the flesh but not the skin.

Brush the salmon with the glaze, making sure you get in between the gaps. Save some for brushing on at the end. Lay the clementine slices down the centre of the fish, and bake for 20 mins.

For the Clementine and Bay Butter...

100g/ 4oz butter softened zest and juice 1 clementine splash of sherry large thyme sprig, leaves picked 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried)

Bring the clementine zest and juice, vodka and honey to a gentle bubble in a pan, season a little. Simmer for approx 10 mins until reduced, add clementine slices and simmer for a further 5 mins until soft and sticky.

Remove fruit slices and set aside.

Bubble the liquid until thickened and glossy.

Method Up to 24 hrs before, salt the turkey. Grind all the ingredients to make a wet salt. Sit the turkey in its roasting tin, gently rub a little vegetable oil over the bird and generously rub the salt all over.

Cover with cling film and return to the fridge.

To make the clementine & bay butter, mash all the ingredients together in a bowl with some seasoning and set aside. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to a month) Remove the turkey from the fridge 1 hr before you want to cook it. Wipe the excess salt rub off the bird with kitchen roll and pat it dry.

When you are ready to cook the bird, gently push your fingers under the breast skin from the neck cavity and loosen it from the meat, taking care not to break the skin. Rub some of the butter on the flesh under the skin and then bring the skin back over. Take the rest of the butter and rub it all over the outside of the Turkey.

Cover loosely with foil and cook according to calculated cooking time.

Brussels Sprouts on the Side

Do you love them or hate them?

Apparently, it’s all down to your genes. Some people can taste a bitter chemical in this traditional veg and some can’t. If you want to serve them to a mixed group, how about combining sultanas, toasted pine nuts, caramelised onions, sherry and a drizzle of honey for something a bit exotic, or perhaps try shredding them and stir-frying with garlic and smoked streaky bacon (just don’t burn the garlic!)

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The Kerry family have been supplying the people of Nottingham with fresh fruit and vegetables for 131 years. That’s an awful lot of apples.

But it is the next 131 years that boss Dean – the fourth generation of this popular local company - is thinking about with the launch of their brand new website.

Kerry’s are evolving and have now launched an online store that will offer delivery to homes and offices across Nottingham.

Dean said: “I am really excited to launch this new side of our business, along with my wife Gillian, son Aidan and the rest of the hardworking Kerry’s Fresh team.

“We pride ourselves on providing our customers with high-quality produce, and can now do that in a way that is convenient and still inexpensive for them.”

Customers will be able to choose from a variety of over 150 products, as well as a selection of fruit, veg and salad boxes, all at affordable prices.

Business boxes have been specifically designed to hold 50 pieces of fruit, separate from one another to ensure that they do not bruise and are in the best condition possible for when they arrive to brighten up your workplace.

Kerry’s will cater to the delivery needs of each business where possible. Home orders will be processed via postcode. Your area will be delivered to once a week, and your produce packed on the same morning to guarantee freshness.

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

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

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

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

NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly,last Tues of month at Maggies Cancer Care Ctre, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. For more info: Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com

ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

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

Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101.

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

Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com

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

Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out.

Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com The Cornwater Club for Older People - meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am - 2.30pm in Ravenshead. Offers

friendship and a variety of stimulating activities. A freshly cooked 2 course meal provided at every session. You can attend as many weekly sessions as you like. Transport available for people living in Blidworth or Ravenshead. All welcome from any area of Nottinghamshire. For a free, no obligation taster day please phone Maxine Dakin, Manager on 01623 491159.

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

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

Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.

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

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

Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call 01623 556065 Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. This is a Nottinghamshire County Council work club - contact: denise.stephenson@nottscc.gov.uk. Tel: 07775 588756

Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries - Please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for an

appointment or email mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk. Surgery 2nd Saturday monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN. Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk 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. Next meeting Tuesday 12 July @ 6.30pm at Hillcrest Centre, Holgate School, Hucknall. Together we can make a difference! Tel 07527 070459 or reachoutresidents@gmail.com. Find us now on Facebook.

MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 Breathe Easy Nottingham West - meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month. 1.30pm - 3.30pm at our new venue: Catholic Church Parish Hall, Hill Top, 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 2AQ Dizzy Self Help Group - is for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings take place between 2 and 4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or ring Jeff on 0115 8451360 Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) 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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Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk

to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com Gingerbread - is a friendship group for single parent families from all walks of life, whether you are a mum, dad, carer or grandparent bringing up children on your own, and kids are always welcome! Join Gingerbread for free at www.gingerbread.org.uk/ membership and contact the Hucknall group at www.facebook.com/groups/hucknallgingerbread; email - hucknallgingerbread@outlook. com; or text 07950 780577.

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

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

Indigo Kids - is a charity & support group for children on the autistic spectrum & related social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their parents/carers and siblings. We have the Arc)to help or just for a chat & a cuppa. We offer activities, youth club during school time & day trips during holidays. Parent advice surgery every Wed 10am-12noon & 5.30pm-7.30pm. email: indigokids@live.com. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 0115 952 1164

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

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November 10th at 2.15pm - The Gunpowder Plot by William Ruff.

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January 12th 2017 at 2.15pm - The Rise and Fall of the Harpur-Crewes, by Marion Wallwork.

January 26th at 7.30pm - A Tale of Two Cities, by Stephen Wright: All meetings are held on Thursdays at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission is £3 members, £4 visitors, who are always welcome.

There will be a Public Transport walk on Monday 5th December around Melton Mowbray and the Christmas Tree Festival (tel: 0115 916 2038).

The Nottingham Centre supports the work of National Trust. For more information contact Barbara McDonald, tel:0115 9757800.

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Don’t settle for a diet plan, upgrade your health instead With the rise of food trends such as “eating clean” and “lean in 15”, nutrition is fast becoming a hot topic.

We asked Nottingham based nutritionist, Eva Humphries, to give us the low down on what you can expect from a nutritional therapy consultation.

Don’t expect a diet plan

comprehensive assessment of your relative requirements are made so the advice given is completely unique to you.

Your digestive health, energy levels, hormones and eating habits are all considered alongside any symptoms you may be presenting with. This may sound like a lot of data but in reality you just get to spend an hour talking about yourself.

Let’s get the biggest misconception out of the way: the end result of nutritional therapy is not a diet plan.

Sure, you will get some recommendations of what to eat but not in a prescriptive manner.

Behind every nutritionist is a real person that, occasionally, eats cake, chocolate and all of that tasty stuff you will likely crave. We know what a perfect diet looks like but also understand this may not be realistic for everyone.

Evidence based science

For this reason, there are no perfect diet plans, only steady progress that will get you closer to your health goals.

What can nutritional therapy help with?

It’s personal There is another huge issue with diet plans: they don’t take into account individual requirements.

During a nutritional therapy consultation, a

Qualified nutritional therapists will look for the clinical research to support your health goals.

This nerdy data, is the real scientific evidence that underpins each recommendation made. So, if we tell you to eat two more portions of green veg a day, be sure to know there is a research paper to back up that recommendation.

Nutritional therapy is about upgrading your overall health.

Energy, digestive and skin health, as well as cognitive function may all be improved with the help of a qualified nutritional therapist.

Eva Humphries is a Nottingham based nutritionist, founder of Wholefood Warrior and appreciator of good food. Eva holds health and wellbeing talks on topics including the basics of nutrition, improving energy and detoxing.

Visit www.wholefoodwarrior.co.uk for more information.

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NG15 Community Diary

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Zumba with Charm! - (Licensed Instructor) Tues 7 - 8pm Papplewick & Linby Village Hall. All abilities welcome, easy to follow. Just turn up! 07741 448289 only £4

Chair Based Exercise Class -NEW - commencing 6 Sept, 2-3pm at Ravenshead Village Hall, NG15 9BN. For more info & to book a place

phone Valerie on 0115 967 1637 or 0779 0408543 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.

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 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.

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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 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

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Friends of Nottingham Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham Castle. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734 Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.bulwellforesters. co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more information.

The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 standard & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities through concerts. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk Just Good Friends - at St Johns Centre, Hucknall. Activities, entertainment & fellowship for over 60’s. Transport provided.

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

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.

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

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

phone 0115 952 7138.

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

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

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

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

The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single, separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383 Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm 4th Wed of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098

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Nov 10 - Club workshop Nov 24 - “Deck the Halls” - Lee Berrill Dec 8 - Christmas social with demos by talented club members

Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY

Doors open: 6.45pm for 7.15pm All Welcome. Visitors £5 Info: jane.floraldesign@ntlworld.com

Hucknall Estates to Nottingham Bus Service – 8AOT – runs every 30 minutes Mon - Fri & hourly on Sat, from Beauvale Crescent to the city centre. Only £3.50 return or 10 trip ticket for just £14. Now part of the Kangaroo Scheme. See timetable at www.aotcoaches.com or call 0845 170 747.

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

We look forward to helping you host your special event.

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We then had a fabulous demonstration

by Sue Spencer of Rotherham entitled 'Rhapsody of Flowers" at the end of June and a talk by the Fuchsia Society in early July which was most informative.

The Annual Club Dinner later that month was well attended and very enjoyable as always.

Our final responsibility was creating a number of fabulous displays for the Holme Pierrepont Flower Show.

Several of our talented members created displays in various rooms and a team led by our Chairman, Jane Walden decorated the whole staircase.

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1 Nov: Seriously Dead - 7.30pm 2 Nov: Neil Sands’ Christmas Memories - 2.30pm 8 - 12 Nov: Sweeney Todd - 7.30pm (Sat matinee at 2.30pm) 13 Nov: Romeo & Juliet -7pm 15 - 16 Nov: Copacabana The Musical - 7.30pm 17 Nov: The Everley Brothers & Friends 7.30pm 18 Nov: Foster & Allen in concert - 7.30pm 26 Nov - 31 Dec: Peter Pan pantomime starring Marc Bayliss as Hook, Holly Atherton as Tinkerbell, Adam Moss as Smee & Jessica Punch as Peter Pan 3 Dec: Christmas Carol at Mansfield Central Library - 2pm 11 Dec: Catamus Girls Choir

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EARLY SCHOOLS IN HUCKNALL Part 2 by Maureen Newton The manager of Hucknall Colliery, John Edward Ellis, was a Quaker who had a special interest in the education of children and adults. In 1870 he wrote to the Right Honourable W. E. Forster who was M.P. for Bradford. Forster was well known for his interest in education and had put forward a bill in Parliament to set up a ‘School Board’ where provision of school places was deficient.

Ellis’s letter told him about the situation in Hucknall and of the desperate need for more school places.

Any idea of setting up the School Board had to wait until the Local Board (forerunner of the council) had been convinced of the value of education and need of more schools. At an election Ellis said “we had won two seats out of five” for members of the School Board. A series of public meetings began in Non-conformist chapels to foster interest in elementary education. At a well attended meeting Ellis was appointed chairman and a resolution in favour of a School Board was carried by a large majority.

So the School Board was established in 1871 and because of Ellis’s determination Beardall Street School was built and opened in December 1872.

Ilkeston Pioneer dated January 2nd 1873 reported “On Monday the new schools were opened with considerable ceremony. The accommodation provided is for 600 children – 150 boys, 200 girls and 250 infants.

Hucknall Torkardites rejoiced because they have saddled the ratepayers with a yearly charge of £200”. Mr. W. Stainforth built the schools at a cost of £2000 and the first head teachers were Mr. J. Holroyd, Mrs. Major and Miss Joel.

When Beardall School opened it was so full the teachers could not cope with the numbers of children and the same thing happened when Butlers Hill School opened on February 6th 1877.

The erection of both schools had been opposed but the fact that several hundred children were without places left the opposition with no support.

The population in Hucknall had almost doubled in 6 years. Hucknall census in 1871 showed 4,257 adults with 1,041 children and by June 1877 there were 8,000 adults and 2,192 children. The Board also had to take into consideration that the population consisted of many young married couples who were likely to have families. For instance in June 1877 there were already 715 children under the age of three years who would soon be of school age. The Board realised it was impractical to enforce compulsory education when there were not enough places in the schools. They had already built two schools and were looking ahead to build another.

Head teachers responsibilities were wide ranging. They had to take charge of the class rooms, teach the pupil teachers, collect school fees, chase up arrears, see visitors, make sure the paperwork was up to date and correct and also teach classes of their own. It was not any wonder some of them cracked under the strain.

Miss Beck, Head of the Infants Dept. at Butlers Hill handed in her notice after just six months at the school.

In December 1877 the Board chose a plot of land on the corner of Spring Street and Wood Lane.

The school was to provide places for a further 554 children. With this block of schools the School Board felt they had met their aim of providing enough school places and attending school was made compulsory. Some families still found it impossible to pay the school fees for various reasons. In these special cases of hardship the Board allowed children to attend without payment. It was a red letter day in 1891 when school fees were abolished by law and all children from then onwards could attend school freely.

This is not the last word on education in Hucknall. In 1886 a Catholic School was built on Carlingford Road and a Technical School with a Pupil Teacher Centre rose on Duke Street. They are stories for another time.

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What’s On at Hucknall Library???

Friends of Hucknall Libraries: Open event Tuesday 1st November 5.30pm.

Informal meeting for anyone interested in joining our Friends Group to promote and support Hucknall and Edgewood libraries. Tuesday 15th November 5.30pm First meeting of Hucknall and Edgewood Friends Group.

CBeebies Let’s Learn Together: Help to improve relationships with your child and your child’s learning and development. Introduction to craft, out & about – outdoor learning - every day routines – sandwich making, stories and books – making puppets, number games. FREE 5-week training course starting Friday 5th November.

Family History Surgery: Saturday 5th November & Saturday 3rd December 10.00am12 noon. Our volunteers can help you get started with your family tree and provide expert help and advice for family history enquires.

Hearing Aid Clinic: Walk In Clinic. Tuesday 22 November -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.

My Sight Free Drop-In Event: Monday 22nd November 1.00-3.00pm. Help and advice as well as visual aids available for the partially sighted.

Places for People: Tuesday 22nd November 1.00-3.00pm. Housing and benefit advice for deaf and hard of hearing. Free drop-in.

The Spark Arts for Children presents: Big Sister, Little Brother by Mike Kenny Saturday 10 December, 4pm. Library Members: £3 child, accompanying adults FREE. Non-Library members: £5 (adult or child). A fast paced and funny re-telling of The Emperor’s New Clothes. Family theatre for children aged 5+ REGULAR EVENTS Chatter Tots: free weekly session for under 5s run by Sure Start every Monday 10.0011.am (term time only).

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Story Time: Regular story time session for U5s. Every Tuesday morning. 10.30am 11am. Free.

Board Games for Bored Kids: every Saturday 2pm - 3pm Knit & Natter: every Friday 10.00-12.00 noon. Free event for anyone interested in knitting or crochet, or wanting to learn how to knit and make new friends along the way.

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There’s a woman you know. She’s sharp and demanding. You play out scenarios with her in your head: stressful ones.

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Betrayal is a wound with layers of pain. Then it forms a scar, usually a deep one, to prevent more of the same…

But you’re going to meet someone this winter who reminds you of the positive power of a twosome. It might be a romance; it might be the rekindling of a relationship that’s waned; it might be a new friend or ally. But this relationship will be truly, mutually beneficial. A lifelong connection. Treasure it.

Sagittarius (King of cups, King of coins, Queen of wands) Everything ebbs and flows, nothing stays the same; good news when you’re down but a source of anxiety when you’re up.

This winter, you are on the ‘up’ in the two big areas of your life: emotions and resources. You’re mastering how you feel about something which was once painful, and you’re realising you can make money and protect your security even in tough conditions. You’re a survivor.

Revel in your strengths; nothing can stop you this season.

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Ever the ‘climber’, you never stop planning and forging onwards. The path has been hard, but you’ve mastered much; what once was awkward now comes naturally. And yet there are still challenges to face. Perhaps the biggest one yet: what do YOU really want? Is the path you’re on as resonant and fulfilling as it was? Soul search your inner, authentic self this winter. Is 2017 a pivot for changing course?

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Home Grown Olympic Talent Shines 5,812 That’s the number of miles from Nottingham to

Rio de Janeiro. A total of 24 athletes made the trip from the East Midlands competing in various events from equestrian to table tennis. Here are five atheletes that impressed at this year’s games.

Michael Whitaker – Equestrian

Chris Adcock – Badminton Competing at the Olympics from the age of 24 in Los Angeles, Michael’s equestrian achievements include a Team Gold medal and individual Silver medal at the European Championships in 1989. Whitaker’s game regrettably ended due to his horse Cassionato showing symptoms of colic. Despite this, Michael did manage to come 12th in the team jumping finals, and finished 8th in the individual qualifiers.

Going into the Olympics, Chris had already claimed a mixed doubles gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with his wife Gabby, and went into the games with high hopes of collecting a medal. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old from Ravenshead crashed out to Polish opponents Robert Mateusiak and Nadiezda Zieba. Adcock is expecting to compete at Tokyo in 2020, with the ambition of reaching a final.

Helen Richardson-Walsh – Hockey

Sam Walker – Table Tennis Sam’s journey to Rio began at just two years old, his dad using a piano stool to allow him to see the table tennis table. Just 3 months prior to the games, Walker was part of the England team that picked up Bronze at the World Team Championships in Malaysia. That success continued into Rio, Sam and his team (Drinkhall and Pitchford) breezing past first round opponents France before losing 3-0 against eventual gold medallists China. Worksop-born Walker will have his sights firmly set on Tokyo 2020 to put some wrongs right.

Molly Renshaw – Swimming

Although not born in Nottingham, Helen spent her childhood in the NG area, playing for West Bridgford and Sherwood Hockey Clubs before joining Leicester Hockey Club and eventually earning her first England cap in 1999, age 17. A bronze in London 4 years ago was the perfect platform for Helen, and sister Kate (captain) to launch their 2016 medal bid. The squad had a rollercoaster journey to the final, before beating the Netherlands in a penalty shoot out to claim the team’s first ever Gold medal.

20-year-old Molly Renshaw competed in her first games this summer after agonisingly missing the qualifying time in 2012. Born in Mansfield, Renshaw set a new record of 2:22:33 while qualifying for the 200m breaststroke final. While Molly swam a superb semi-final, she struggled to keep up with Japanese champion Rie Kaneto, falling almost 3 seconds behind the leader, finishing 6th. A young athlete with plenty of talent, the future of British swimming looks bright.

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Children with new gadgets: They’ve been begging you all year and you finally surprise your child with a new laptop, but be aware of the dangers and get your child clued up on being cyber safe. Make sure you get good anti-virus software, but also check out the www.getsafeonline.org website, which has excellent

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IMARI LADIES CHORUS appearing at Ilkeston Foor & Drink Fair December 11th Ilkeston Rugby Club, Hallam Fields Rd, Ilkeston Visit Facebook page

Rock 'n' Soul Christmas Concert Brinsley Parish Hall

December 21st 7pm tickets from Ro Lynam 07960446764 or Trudy Webster 07715116136

Faure, Mendelssohn and Rutter An Autumn concert in St Giles Church, West Bridgford Saturday 26th November 7.30pm The Soloist is Jane Harwood.

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Christmas Carol Concert Saturday 17th December at Church of St Mary and All Saints, Bingham, in association with the Carnarvon School Children’s Choir. Ticket prices are £8 for an adult and £1 for a child. For tickets, ring Tim on 0115 8780642

Carousel Singers Christmas Concert with Attenborough Hand Bell Ringers Sat December 10th @ 7.30pm at Grangewood Church, Grangewood Road, Wollaton.

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All proceeds to Cancer UK.

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.

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Enjoy making new friends & travelling to new places with them?Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.30pm9.30pm 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 - 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 John Duffy: john@duffy-optometrists.co.uk or 07713607138 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.

Bingham and District Choral Society are delighted to announce that the celebrated choral composer and conductor, John Rutter, will be leading a Singing Day on Saturday 4th March 2017 at The Minster School, Southwell.

Local singers are warmly invited to join us.

Go to our website www.binghamchoral.org.uk where you will find full details about how to reserve a place, or contact Derek Tabron on 0115 9894836.

M U S I C The Hucknall and Linby Brass Band are getting into the Christmas spirit and are looking forward to performing a packed concert full of brass band classics and festive favourites at their annual Christmas concert on Saturday 17th December, 7:30pm, at the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Hucknall market place.

The band are also excited to be able to announce their first Christmas CD, on sale at all of their Christmas arrangements.

For more info on the band‛s Christmas events please visit www.hlb.org.uk or contact the band secretary Matt Sharp on 07826 544618.

WOODTHORPE SINGERS CORRECTION...

In the last edition we announced the retirement of Marjorie Rogers. To clarify, Marjorie is not retiring and will continue with choir work and piano tuition. Marjorie has a few slots available at the moment. For more information please call 0115 931 3965.

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Join us for a spectacular festive performance with 5 times UK & Netherlands Champion barbershop chorus

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Nottingham’s Young Musician of the Year Joins Viva for New Year’s Eve Gala Concert Sinfonia Viva will be joined by the 2016 Young Musician of the Year – Nottingham’s Sheku Kanneh-Mason for its annual New Year’s Eve Gala Concert at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham.

6pm - 8.15pm Tickets start from just £15. On sale now from the Royal Centre Box Office, Tel 0115 989 5555 or online at www.trch.co.uk Do videogame songs and scores make you want to sing and dance?

Do you like the sound of acapella Tetris? Mario singalong?

Pokémon harmonies?

Then come and help us start the National Videogame Chorus, a new vocal group meet up at The National Videogame Arcade. Anyone can join! The National Videogame Chorus is a community choir, where everyone can get involved!

It’s about having fun, having a go and enjoying the music and songs of video games. Organisers Music for Everyone are excited to bring the unique music of videogames to wider audiences, with the aim of performing at events throughout the year, including the GameCity Festival. Maybe you’ll be able to book them for your wedding!

Want to learn more? Drop in to a taster workshop! For more info visit: https://www.musicforeveryone.org/

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