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

We have loads of great competitions in this edition - an amazing hamper from Chambers butchers, a spa day at Ragdale Hall, Yorkshire Wildlife Park tickets and two £50 meals at the amazing Railway at Lowdham.

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Homemade Christmas presents are always a hit - we have included three for you to impress your friends with.

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

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8 what’s on this Christmas? 12-13 kids 16 where’s Santa?

17 kids diary 20-21 eat, drink & be merry!

23 recipes 24-25 a helping hand 26 helping hand directory 26-28 looking good, feeling great 37 pets 42 free time 45 crossword 48 community diary 49-52 home & garden 53 sudoku 58 classifieds 74,76 business, IT & finance 91 useful information 92 puzzle solutions 92 index / list of advertisers 94 safer neighbourhoods 95

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s e Christma r fo e B e r a m : The Night s w ie v e R n Bur to l Crossover a n o s a e S A With Christmas imminent, and the spooky trick or treat palooza of Halloween done and dusted, what better way to celebrate than a festive movie that mixes the two holidays into one strange, mesmerising and explosive cocktail.

Ever get so good at your job it’s now boring? Well that is exactly how Jack Skeleton, the king of Halloween Town, feels. That is until Jack discovers a set of portals to other mystical worlds. The first one he sets his bony fingers on is Christmas Town, and Jack becomes enamoured with its bright festive cheer and gleeful warmth. But Jack doesn’t just want to enjoy this town, he wants to be the king of it too. And so begins his quest to give Santa a well-earned break and become the jolly man in red himself.

Originally released in 1994, every frame of this movie looks like a whimsical piece of art. The Nightmare Before Christmas was made before the glut of CGI that we enjoy today, making the beautiful stop motion animation even more impressive.

At its heart, as well as being a Christmas film, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a musical, and a great one at that. From the infectiously fun Halloween Town opening, to the iconic glee of Jack discovering Christmas for the first time, each song seamlessly fits into the story, and will have even the most jaded viewer tapping their toes.

What makes this film stand out from the other Christmas animated musicals is how innovative the concept is. Dropping Halloween and Christmas into a blender and seeing what comes out is a joy to see and gives everyone something to love.

Having such a strange mix up really allows producer Tim Burton’s style to shine. From imagination sparking concepts like the two faced mayor to seeing a werewolf come to life in this style, the artistic direction of this movie is spellbinding.

Don’t let the Halloween atmosphere fool you though, The Nightmare Before Christmas is still full of that magical warmth that comes with every Christmas movie ever made. Moonlit romance, buckets full of joy that fill your eyes with happy tears and a valuable life lesson to be learned, Jack Skeleton’s antics have it all.

Overall, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a spectacular celebration of all things Halloween and Christmas. Capturing the joy that comes with the mistletoed holiday perfectly through its energetic up-beat musical numbers and displaying the shudder-inducing frights of that spooky October night through its uniquely iconic character designs; the balancing act done by this movie is a blast to enjoy again and again, on an annual cycle even, say once a year, every December.

The Nightmare Before Christmas = 9/10 © Sam Burton (aged 21)

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The Tinsel and Turkey Tale Christmas bulldozes its way into our lives ever earlier. I let it wash over me and get through it in a haze of gin and chocolate orange.

The Turkey I remember the first year my dad cooked the Christmas dinner. We were all starving and he proudly bought the turkey out and began carving it but he kept hitting bone and all we could get off the bird were pretty dismal bits of brown meat. He put it down to the fact it must have been an old bird (those were the days when your employer gave you a turkey at Christmas). Later that afternoon when tradition dictates it’s buffet time (usually an hour after you’ve finished dinner) we flipped the turkey over to see if there was any more meat on the other side - and Turkeys... lo-and-behold two  are related to the T-Rex beautiful plump  sleep in trees breasts and  have periscopic vision enough meat to keep us in turkey  have two stomachs sandwiches for the whole of January!! How you can cook a turkey upside down still baffles me to this day.

The Tree Stage One – Getting the tree upright. Gary will spend the best part of a day trying to find the tree stand. Then saw half the trunk and branches off to even get it into the living room.

Once the tree is in the stand he will spend another couple of hours levelling it up. Then a dog will knock the tree over. And we’re back to stage one…This is a pattern that repeats itself

every year. So by 8pm he refuses to help with Stage Two - decorating it. Apparently that’s my job! And every year I kid myself that this year I will do better. I pour myself a sherry. Put on the “Now Christmas” CD and begin…lights have to go on first. To say I hate doing it is an understatement. The tree is usually well over 6 foot and I am 5ft 2”. You do the maths. The kids are kind and usually just laugh at my pathetic efforts. The end result is usually me in tears, the tree half done and everyone else in hysterics at my ridiculous behaviour. By midnight I’ve lost interest and just chuck the baubles on any old how and cover every available space with tinsel, vowing “never again”!

The Family Get Together Last year it was the turn of my mum to entertain us all. Including our two dogs.

What could possibly go wrong? Harry was dressed as a Christmas Tree and Herbie in a Christmas jumper. Hilarious, we thought.

Within 5 minutes of arriving it all kicked off.

Herbie’s Christmas jumper was hanging off the chickens enclosure (minus said dog) and he was inside with a chicken between his jaws looking a bit perplexed as to what to do next!!

Gary spotted him just in time and went into SAS mode. With a phone in one hand and a beer in the other he wrestled the chicken from the dogs clutches. Tense times as we all sat down to dinner. Cracker pulling commenced and Gary had to read his joke out; “Why did the chicken cross the road?”...

Merry Christmas everyone! © Ali Wale

Santa in residence from Sunday 25th November Weekends and evenings, ring for details.

This year why not book to have tea with Santa?

Group and family bookings. Ring or email for details.

Donations welcome

Christmas light switch on by Santa on 17 November at 7pm.

Hot food and drink available. Fun and games to be had. Take a walk through our Christmas lane.

Try your hand on the tombola and raffle. Fantastic brass band playing all the favourites. Plenty of free parking.

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Our GIFT SHOP sells a range of goods including lights and tree stands

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Christmas at Chatsworth: 10 November - 6 January 2019. Adults £25/Child £15/Family £69. Contact Chatsworth House for tickets and more info.

Winter Wonderland: 15 November - 31 December Old Market Square. Christmas market, stalls open until 24 December. Christmas light switch on 16 November. Ice bar & skating tickets available via www.whatsonnottingham.com Holme Pierrepont Christmas Fair: Preview evening 14 November, 5.30pm - 9pm (ticketed event). Fair - Thursday 15 November 9.30am - 4pm. Entrance £5. www.holmepierreponthall. com Christmas Craft Market: 17/18 and 24/25 November. 10.30am - 4.30pm at Rufford Country Park, Ollerton.

A Christmas Carol: 20 November at 7.30pm. Southwell Minster. 01636 812933 Arnold Christmas Market: November 23 & 24.

Patchings Christmas Market: 23 - 25 November, 10am - 4pm daily. Patchings Art Centre. www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk West Bridgford Christmas Lights Switch On: 24 November 10am - 6pm. Free family day out. Central Ave, West Bridgford.

Woodthorpe Park Christmas: 24/25 November, 1/2, 8/9 & 15/16 December. Free entry.

Woodthorpe Grange Park. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com Christmas Daytime Cruises: 2½ hour cruise. Includes dinner. Available Mon-Fri from end of November up to & including 21 Dec. £18.50 pp. Call Princess River Cruises for details 0115 9100 400/401.

Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch On: 27 November 6pm - 8pm. New venue for stage, Alexandra Street.

Dear Santa: 29 November - 1 December. Suit 2-7 yrs. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www. trch.co.uk Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain with Bells On: 29 November at 7.30pm. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www.trch.co.uk Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood: 30 November - 19 January 2019 at Nottingham Playhouse. Call 0115 941 9419. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Craft.Fair.Contemporary: 30 November - 2 December. Nottingham Contemporary, NG1 2GB. Free entry.

Christmas in Leipzig - concert by Solomon’s Knot: 1 December at 7pm. St Mary the Virgin Church, NG1 1HN. Tickets £20.

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs: 1 December - 6 January 2019. Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133. www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk Kelham Hall Christmas Fayre: 1/2 December. 10.30am - 4pm, Kelham, Newark.

Beauty & the Beast: 1 - 16 Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096.

A Storybook Christmas: 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23 December. £12pp. Kids U12 go free.

Newstead Abbey. More info & times: www.whatsonnottingham.com

Royal Opera House Live: The Nutcracker (12A): 3 - 9 December. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733.

The Sixteen at Christmas: 4 December at 7pm. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www. trch.co.uk Hucknall Christmas Lights Switch On Festival: 5 December from 4pm. Full programme of entertainment for all the family. Free.

Christmas with Tony Woodcock: 5 December from 12 noon at The Cross Keys, NG1 2GJ. £40pp, bookings 0115 941 7898.

Festival of Lessons & Carols with Viva Voce & Revival Gospel Choir: 6 December at 7.30pm. St Mary’s Church, High Pavement. FREE Christmas Showtime: 6 December at 2pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733.

Steampunkalia: 8/9 December, 11am - 4pm at Nottingham Industrial Museum. Car parking charges apply. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com Peter Pan: 8 December - 13 January 2019. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www.trch. co.uk The Great Christmas Dig: 8 December at 12 noon. Handmade Theatre Co. at Mansfield Central Library. Tickets £4.75. www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk Patching Carol Concert: Sunday 9 December at 7.30pm. With Sinfonia Chorale. Tickets 0115 965 3479.

Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You: Sunday 9 December. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 The Elves & the Shoemaker: 12 December - 5 January 2019 at Nottingham Playhouse.

Tickets £12.50. Call 0115 941 9419. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 13 December at St Barnabus Cathedral, North Circus St, NG1 5AE. For tickets www.maggiescentres.org.uk/Nottingham or 0115 924 6211.

Andre Rieu: 15 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 3733000.

Nottingham Santa Run & Walk: 15 December 9.30am - 11.30am. Holme Pierrepont. For more info visit www.nwscnotts.com Flying High Theatre present Beauty & the Beast: 15 December at 7pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733.

Christmas in the Courtyard: 15/16 December, 12-3pm at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park.

Car parking charges apply. More info & times at www.whatsonnottingham.com Santa Paws: 15/16 December, 11am - 12.30pm & 2 - 3.30pm at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park. Minimum £2 donation to Jerry Green Dog Rescue. Car parking charges apply. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com Arnold Community Cinema presents The Man Who Invented Christmas (PG): 18 December at 7.30pm. Free admission at St Mary’s Church, Arnold The Hallé Christmas Concert: 18 Dec - 7.30pm. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www. trch.co.uk Christmas Carol Concert: Wednesday 19 December, Bolsover Castle. Doors open 6pm for 6.30pm performance. Carols sung by Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir.

Family Carol Concert: 19 & 22 Dec at Royal Concert Hall with the Nottingham Harmonic Choir. Box office 0115 989 5555. www.trch.co.uk Big Band at Christmas: 23 December at 7.30pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733.

Elf: A Christmas Spectacular: 28 - 30 December. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000

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Tree Recycling If you are having a real Christmas tree this year, you can support Nottinghamshire Hospice by taking part in our tree recycling scheme. We will collect your tree from your home in return for a donation to help patients.

Signing up is simple – from 15th November just head over to www. charityxmastreecollection.com/ xmas-trees/ Enter your postcode and if we are collecting in your area, simply register your tree and you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know when your tree will be collected.

When you register, you will be invited to make a voluntary donation – all donations are very much appreciated and help us ensure that nobody has to face a lifelimiting illness alone.

If you’d like to help, we’re looking for volunteers with vans and wood chippers who can give an hour or so a day between 7th and 9th January.

If you’d like to help, please contact us on fundraising@nottshospice.org.

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We have now come to the end of our guided bus tours for 2018. As usual, they have all been very well received.

We would like to thank all the venues that we visited for allowing us to do so and, in some cases providing guided tours and refreshments for the interest of our passengers. Now, the planning starts for next year.

We have our finger in many pies, shop window competitions, ‘paint the town red’ for Remembrance Sunday, Christmas Tree Festival, and the Christmas Carnival event. All the events are coming up before the end of the year.

We will also be involved in organising the 2019 Hucknall Byron Festival, so as they say, watch this space...

Competition Winners

Congratulations to: M Briggs who won theatre tickets; G Gimson who won a £100 meal; J Bennett who won a £20 voucher; B Carlisle who won a £20 meal voucher; A Kane, M Loyeau & E Blackman who won Lockwell Hill passes Thanks to: Theatre Royal, Lockwell Hill Karting, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

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A Secret Garden Santa is arriving this year on Saturday 17th November at 12 noon Arriving on his beautiful horse and carriage there will be plenty of time to see Santa and take photos with him as he makes his way into the store, he will be opening his Grotto from 1.30pm to 4.00pm To create that special festive atmosphere we have The Carlton Brass Training band and The Bluecoat singers performing for us and for extra entertainment we have our team of Elves, William the Wizard and a facepainter, so come along and enjoy the day!

Santa’s Grotto opening times: 11am-4 pm on the following dates November 18th, 24th, 25th. December - 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd (Closes at 2.30pm) Closed on 24th.

Entrance is £1 per child with all proceeds being donated to Nottinghamshire Hospice.

Our team of elves will be greeting you in the Grotto to make your visit to see Santa more magical, Mrs Claus may make an appearance on occasions too.

We have some fabulous Christmas events that we’ll be launching soon, keep an eye on our Facebook page or sign up to our Premier Club on the Brookfields website to be the first to hear about them.

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What dads really want for Christmas Unbelievably, Christmas is just around the corner. At the time of writing there are no mince pies in the shops and I haven’t had to dodge past the wrapping paper selections in the supermarket. But have no fear, it’ll be here quicker than an express train of sugar-filled children excited by the possibilities of getting everything they’ve asked Santa for.

But the question remains “what do dads really want for Christmas”?

Significant others take note, this year the usual half-baked selection of socks, razors, golf tees and a set of craft ales in a presentation box isn’t going to cut it. I’ve done the leg work, asked some dads, and this is what they want:

1. Time in the bathroom without interruption.

I’m going to let you all into a secret, dads go to the toilet to escape the kids. And at Christmas maybe even your family. We don’t have irritable bowel, we’re probably just catching up on the football scores. Unfortunately we’ve been rumbled by the kids who, as soon as dad is ensconced on the porcelain throne, come knocking.

“Are you in there”? “Will you be long”? “Are you having a number one or a number two”?

2. A Lego kit that stays together.

I was never massively into Lego as a child, but I always enjoyed it when I got a chance to play. Nowadays my house resembles a warehouse of the stuff. There are kits everywhere. Most of them are in a varying state of repair.

If I built Lego without children I imagine I’d have a great collection, probably fully built, and definitely with the right parts. So when the kids decide they want to rebuild some stuff do you think we can find that one piece in the assortment of bits? You know the piece, the smallest and most vital one. The one that has to be in grey and absolutely can’t be substituted for a different colour.

3. The Great Escape Actually, this should read ‘any film that dad really wants to watch’. We’re not asking for much, just a couple of hours to watch a film where there’s no-one constantly asking who that person is, what’s going on, and all manner of

questions that are stopping you enjoying the actual film.

And ideally this should be alone. Let’s be honest, if we can watch the film alone then no-one else will decide they’re bored halfway through and demand everyone stops watching. And if we’re alone we don’t have to worry about whether the film is suitable for everyone in the family, and watch Steve McQueen attempt to jump the barbed wire (because I always think he’ll make it!).

4. Sleep This is quite straightforward: a night of proper shut-eye.

The sort of sleep where you don’t hit the sack with one eye open. Where you don’t get woken at 4 in the morning by a child who has decided now is the time to be awake.

Where you don’t race out of bed having heard your child scream only to find them fast asleep and tucked up safely in their room, unlike you. The sort of sleep where you don’t feel guilty for having a lie-in. This may be the best gift anyone could give.

If you’ve read this and still think we want something from a shop trust us, we really don’t. If we wanted anything that badly we’d have probably bought it ourselves already this year. And the consensus is don’t buy us clothes. We know you mean well, but you might as well ask our mothers to buy them for us.

Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant!

www.dontbelievethehype.biz Dominic Murray

Where’s Santa?

Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa arrives on Sat 17 November at 12 noon. Santa’s grotto is open 11am-4pm on 18, 24 & 25 Nov & 1/2, 8/9, 15/16 & 22/23 December. Closed 24th. Entrance £1 per child, donated to charity. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200.

Keycraft - Santa is in residence from 25th Nov and will be there weekends and evenings. Ring for details. Why not book tea with Santa? Group and family bookings. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003.

Sundown Adventure Land - The Night Before Christmas. 17-24 Dec. Take a ride through the enchanted forest to visit Santa. To book tickets visit: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274.

Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. 2 cruises every Sat & Sun through Dec inc. 23 Dec. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children (up to 12 yrs). £12.45pp. 2 sailings per day (11.30am-1pm & 2pm-3.30pm). Call 0115 9100 400/401/402 to book or visit: www. princessrivercruises.co.uk.

The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Opens 17 Nov at 10am to Dec 24 at 5pm.

Breakfast with Santa – 1st & 23rd Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 8th December 6pm-8.30pm (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Conkers Winter Wonderland - 10.30am-8pm (5pm Xmas eve). Tickets include access to Conkers Discovery (open 10am - 5pm). Visit Santas Woodland Grotto. For tickets c a l l 01283 216633 or book online www.visitconkers.com/events/winterwonderland.

Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Winter Wonderland from 17 Nov - 24 Dec. Breakfast with Santa 25th Nov, 9th & 24th Dec (see website for prices and details). Party in the park with Santa on 15th Dec. Christmas Eve fireworks - pre-book event. www.twinlakespark.co.uk An Audience with Father Christmas at Bolsover Castle -

Weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15/16 Dec, 22/23 Dec. Normal admission applies. Additional charge of £5 applies (includes small gift). Pre-booking essential. To book call: 0370 333 1181.

Oceans of Fun - You can have breakfast with Santa 19th & 20th Dec. 9.30am – 11.30am (£5.95 per child. Includes breakfast, visit & gift from Santa). Toddler Christmas party on 12th Dec - 10am-12noon (£6). Christmas Party with Mickey & Minnie 19th December 4pm-5.45pm (£7). For more info call 0115 963 3961.

Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his Ice Age Grotto. Weekends 24/25 Nov, 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15/16 Dec. 11am - 4pm. £4.50 inc. gift. 01909 720378 White Post Christmas - Every day from Saturday 24 November to Monday 24 December from 10am - 5pm. Includes Winter Wonderland, real reindeer, build a snowman and Nativity play. Available to book now. 01623 882977.

Breakfast with Santa at Rufford - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Saturdays 1, 8, 15 December. 8.30am - 10am. £11.50pp. Call to book 01623 821338.

Santa Special Train Rides - weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15/16 Dec, 22/23 & 24 Dec. 3 trains per day 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm. 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.

Santa at intu Broadmarsh - weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15-24 Dec inclusive. No charge to see Santa but option to pay extra for gift etc. More details will be posted at intu.co.uk/broadmarsh Santa’s Grotto at Newstead Abbey - Weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9, 15/16 & 22/23 Dec for times and prices please check Facebook and our website.

Santa’s Grotto at Wollaton Hall - Weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9, 15/16 & 22/23 Dec for times and prices please check Facebook and our website.

Accelerated Learning Launched at The Holgate Academy

Students and staff at The Holgate Academy were joined by industry and community partners for the official launch of the new Accelerated Learning Room.

Holgate is one of a handful of schools to incorporate accelerated learning into its teaching approach and to provide dedicated space and facilities specifically for this purpose, aimed at supporting students who find the transition from primary to secondary education challenging.

Whilst not a new concept within education, few schools have fully embraced accelerated learning and implemented it within the classroom setting.

The new Accelerated Learning Room has been designed to motivate and focus students’ minds by using simple cues like colour, positive ‘can-do’ mottos and images, plus soft break-out areas aimed at helping students nurture the analytical and creative sides of their brains to learn in a relaxed environment. The space is intended to supplement and complement the specialist teaching methods used to help advance young learners and raise attainment levels.

Support for the creation of the room came by way of in-kind donations from local businesses, with J Tomlinson completing the building and painting works, and IKEA Nottingham providing the décor and furniture.

The first cohort of 14 students began using the new room at the start of this academic year and took part in the official opening by greeting guests and thanking industry partners for their support in providing this specialist space for them to enjoy.

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New School: ‘Hucknall Flying High Academy’

Nottinghamshire’s Flying High Trust has announced today that it will run the new school to be built in Hucknall on the former Rolls Royce site off Watnall Road.

The £3.7 million-pound school, recently given the go ahead by Nottinghamshire County Council, will be called Hucknall Flying High Academy, and is scheduled to open in September 2019.

Paul Goodman, Deputy CEO of The Flying High Partnership, said the announcement was made after the completion of a competitive application process with the local authority. Paul says the new school will provide before and after school care, nursery provision and access to the new facilities for use by the whole community.

Nottinghamshire County Council has also confirmed that families will be able to apply for reception and year 3 places for September 2019 as part of the normal admissions application round which opens on 5 November 2018. In addition, families will also be able to apply for in-year places for September 2019 in all other year groups, with further details available on the Council’s website.

The new Hucknall Flying High Academy will be linked to The Holgate Academy and expects 120 children on roll in 2019/20.

Interested parties can contact the school at office@hucknallfha.co.uk or visit www. hucknallfha.co.uk for further information including admissions. The website will also be updated with future opportunities for families to find out more about The Flying High Trust and the new school.

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Built on a former riding school and farm, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, commonly referred to as YWP, has come a long way since it first opened its doors in April 2009. A dynamic centre for conservation and welfare, the park has over 400 animals and over 70 different species of animal.A magical atmosphere will surround the park this Christmas, where visitors can get almost face to face with some of the world's most beautiful and endangered animals, including Tigers, Amur Leopards, African lions, and the country's only Polar Bears.

So why not invite the whole family to get involved in the festive fun this year at the award-winning YWP?

Their ever-popular Christmas Fairs are lined up for families and children to enjoy this December, all in an enchanting walkthrough safari adventure. Held over two action-packed weekends on the 8-9th and 15-16th of December, the fairs are the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. A fully heated marquee will be home to hundreds of lively stalls which will offer arts and crafts, delicious food and drink and personalised gifts.

The park will come alive with entertainment, live music and Father Christmas welcoming everyone into his Grotto. Children will be greeted by a Christmas Elf and write a letter for Father Christmas, before entering the grotto to hand deliver their note to Santa's cuddly Polar Bear helper.

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

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

Exceptional care for children, ages 6 weeks - 5 years & wrap around care for 8 local schools. OFSTED GOOD. For further details please call 0115 963 1296 or visit www.applegarthdaynursery.co.uk

Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!

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.

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 - October-March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind Est, Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club Night for all ages 6.307.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. 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

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2nd Hucknall Scout Group Mon: 6.15-7.45pm (Cubs), Wed: 6-7.15pm (Beavers), Fri: 7.30-9.30pm (Scouts). For more info please contact Dave Clifton 07436 797916 (meet at scout hut behind John Godber Centre) Notts County Ladies Development Football Club

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New players wanted to strengthen our successful squads from U9s (year 3). Junior teams compete in the Notts Girls & Ladies Football League. Come and join us for a training session on Wednesdays 6-8pm at National Cof E Academy, Hucknall. For more info contact Carol: 07963 820612/secretary@nottscountyladiesfc.co.uk

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

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

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

Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.nottinghamoutlaws.com.

Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.

Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org

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2kg boneless turkey breast • 2kg raw gammon joint • 500g/1lb streaky bacon 1kg topside joint or loin of pork • 500g/1lb sausage meat • 1 packet of sage & onion stuffing • 500g/1lb pork pie • 500g/1lb cocktail sausages Choose from 1 x jar either; apple, cranberry or horseradish sauce For more info on Chambers Christmas Hampers visit aechambers on Facebook or www.aechambers.co.uk

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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sat 17 November 2pm - 4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.

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.

Little Lambs - baby & toddler group in St John’s Church, 1 Nottingham Rd, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. Every other Friday 2.15pm-3.15pm. For more info call Louise: 07969 572731 or louise.sje@gmail.com Oceans Day Nursery - Spring St, Hucknall, NG15 7BZ - open Mon - Fri 7.15am - 6.15pm. Full day care from 6 weeks to 5 years. Breakfast/After School Care. Ofsted Good. Call 0115 963 5651 or email: oceansdaynursery@btconnect.com or visit www.oceansoffun.co.uk Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13-18yrs.

Wed 7pm - 9pm.

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 til 11am Sats and Sun mornings. Contact Alwyn Sears 07748 842156 or Derek Day 0115 9521122 or visit www. hucknallsports.com for more info.

Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 Nottingham Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play -a Beavers woodwind, brass orFri percussion instrument 2nd ArnoldYouth Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers 6.30-7.45 | Cubs Panther Grp to Grade 2 or above, try7-8.30pm out our Youth Band.

Rehearsals areWed Tues| Explorers (NYB West8-9.30pm Bridgford) & 7-8.30pm Tues |come Cubs along Otter & Grp Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Fri. Thurs (NYB Beeston).

For0115 more956 info9865/0787505 call 0115 958 6784 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org Contact Noel Yeatman Hucknall Boys Brigade - For more info and contacts see www.18thbb.org.uk Hucknall Bumps & Babies Community Centre.

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Monday mornings - 10am to 12pm at Watnall Road

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

TAROSCOPES Air signs- Libra, Aquarius, Gemini (Eight of Wands, Nine of Coins, Seven of Cups) Long term plans change.

New news is going to fly in thick and fast, impacting your plans for the future (in an amazingly GOOD way). What you’ve only dreamed of, up to now, is about to manifest in your real life. Are you ready?

Hope so, this is going to be great!

Earth signs- Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus (The Emperor, Eight of Swords, The Wheel of Fortune)

You can make a significant change.

Your powers of resolve and intent are peaking, so use them to make an important change in an area of your life you’ve long considered. This move will have a transformational impact across your wider lifestyle, in positive and lasting ways.

There’s nothing to fear, and everything to hope for. Get to it!

Fire signs- Leo, Aries, Sagittarius

Water signs- Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio

(Three of Swords, Strength, The Magician)

(Seven of Swords, Four of Coins,

Phoenix from the flames.

Three of Swords)

What was once a painful event or memory gives rise to new resolve and intention. You feel like doing something purely for you, using your own skills and resources, and enjoying the rewards from it. You’re about to take control and create something new in your life, which will more than replace what was lost.

If in doubt, play it safe.

You’re always protective about those you love, and things you care about. And this quality will be necessary this month. Exercise prudence and caution, guard your own interests and, if in doubt, play it safe. What you have is worth having, so look after it well. Your life is prospering.

Kerry Ward is a Nottingham based tarot reader, and Cosmopolitan magazine’s horoscope editor, with over 20 years fortune telling experience, and many happy clients all over the world. You can book a personal, written reading, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, at www.tarotbella.etsy.com or follow her at www.facebook.com/mytarotbella.

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The Railway I have eaten at The Railway before so I knew what a treat we were in for. I arrived Friday night with all the NG girls to a packed pub and a very warm welcome.

The Railway is a superb village pub, thoughtfully decorated with a great atmosphere. We were shown to our table by Suzannah, the manager. After an appetiser of mixed olives, warm focaccia with balsamic oil and aioli we decided on two starters, four mains and two puddings – just in case our eyes were bigger than our bellies! (As they usually are!)

The Cheese on toast, Brie de Meaux on grilled sourdough with pickled mushrooms and truffle dressing (£8.95) was sublime. We all agreed it was our favourite. I have never had anything like it, and that’s why you go out for meals.

We also had the Creedy Calver duck liver parfait with English plum relish and chargrilled focaccia (£6.50). The rich parfait married perfectly with the relish. What a start!

We all had a different main: the Railway burger with smoked pancetta, mature cheddar, gherkin, gem lettuce and fries (£12.95) was huge! The Creedy Calver duck leg, savoy cabbage, parsnip, duck fat potato and Starkey’s blackberry sauce (£16.95) had us all cooing in awe. It looked so pretty and tasted as good as it looked. Roast chicken breast, peppercorn sauce, fries, roast tomato, mushroom and green salad (£13.95) was a classic dish elevated to a new level and finally the braised shoulder of mutton, balsamic red onion, bok choi, goats cheese and creamed potatoes (£17.50) was the star of the show. Melt in the mouth meat, creamiest potato I have ever eaten, flavours I have never tried together, it was unforgettable.

For dessert we had a warm tart of Lowdham quince pear with crème fraiche and spiced honey (£7.95) and hot Tanzanie chocolate

fondant with yoghurt mousse and raspberry sorbet (£7.50) and a last minute treat turned up in the way of a sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream (£6.95).

It is rare that four women are quiet at the same time but the table was silent while we got lost in a chocolate, toffee, pear, creamy heaven!

Last time I visited the Railway I gushed about the food and this is still the case. It was faultless and fantastic. The acoustic duo playing in the background was a lovely touch.

I would heartily recommend a visit to this award winning pub. Be sure to book though.

They are in demand.

Since my last visit The Railway has achieved more than owners, David Hage and Mark Osborne had envisioned after winning a hat-trick of awards. Best new Gastro Pub in Nottingham’s Bar & Restaurant Awards, Best Public House in the Nottinghamshire Food & Drink awards and finally East Midlands pub of the Year!

They also do a great value set menu available lunch 12-2.30pm and early evening 5-6.30pm.

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There is nothing better than receiving a gift that someone has spent time and effort making for you. Every year I make a hamper for my step-dad and he loves it. Usually it includes some fudge (see recipe opposite), chutney, piccalilli, home-made biscuits, jam and last year I also added some chicken liver pate. There is also usually a bottle of something alcoholic. He gives me the basket back after Christmas ready for the following year and the tradition carries on.

If you make your edible delights in batches then you will have plenty for everyone and some for yourself as well! It does require a bit of forward planning, so about now I start with the chutney and any pickled

gifts as these need a few weeks before they’re ready to eat. I start saving nice jars and bottles – just sterilise in the dishwasher or use boiling water and dry in a very low oven. Decorate the goodies with pretty labels, use festive gift bags and pretty packaging. Lakeland have loads of great ideas and Wilko’s also have a good selection.

All the recipes I have shared are tried and tested and really easy to make (I don’t do complicated!).

Have fun and remember to save some for yourself!!!

Ali Wale

Blackberry and Apple Gin

Chocolate Orange Fudge

Chorizo Jam

600g blackberries 600g sugar 600g apples (roughly chopped, peel, core & all) 3 x bay leafs 3 x 700ml cheap gin ( we used Aldi) 3 x large kilner jars - sterilised

350g dark chocolate - broken into squares 397g tin condensed milk 25g butter 1 tbsp orange zest (about 2 x oranges) 60g pecans - broken (optional)

500g chorizo – sliced into half moons 2 x red onions – sliced 2 garlic cloves – crushed 85g light muscovado sugar 3 tbsp sherry 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp soya sauce 2 tbsp tomato puree 100ml water

Method: In each kilner jar place 200g of blackberries, apples and sugar. Add a bay leaf to each jar along with a whole bottle of gin. Seal the jars and shake to mix. Place them in a cool, dark place and shake every few days. They should be ready after 4 weeks. Have some nice gift bottles at the ready (sterilised). Pass the gin through muslin to strain and bottle.

Method: Butter a foil tray. Mine was 25cm x 14cm. In a saucepan, melt the chocolate, condensed milk and butter on a low heat. Stir often. When melted, add orange zest and nuts, if using. Mix well and pour into the foil tray. Smooth over and leave to cool.

Once cool, refrigerate. Once set, cut into small squares. You can put the fudge in gift bags or jars. Remember to store in the fridge. Can be frozen and eaten straight from the freezer.

Fry chorizo in a large saucepan until it starts to release oil and goes golden. Remove with a slotted spoon to a dish and set aside. Cook the onions gently in the chorizo oil over a low heat until soft. Add the garlic, sugar, sherry, syrup, soy sauce and tomato puree to the pan along with the chorizo. Mix well and add the water. Cook slowly for 45 mins until thick and syrupy. Allow to cool. Tip into a food processor. Pulse until the chorizo is in really small pieces. Spoon into sterilised jars and leave to cool completely before storing in the fridge.

ng15 - helping hand group directory

If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. For other groups contact us for prices. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Reiki Treatments - available in your own home. Reiki Courses at all levels for aspiring Therapists. One to One and Group sessions.

Contact Shirley, Reiki Master on 07719 843976

The Wellbeing Studio Hucknall - helping you to feel better, naturally. We provide professional Reiki, Reflexology,

Crystal Therapy & Aromatherapy treatments in addition to our Wellbeing Circle monthly meet up. Contact Scarlet on 07936 027051 or email: info@thewellbeingstudio.net Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.

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

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

FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers, carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Monday from 6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@firststepsed.co.uk

Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org

Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption.

Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com 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 Cornwater Evergreens - offers activities & friendship for older people. Friendship club runs Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10am - 2.30pm. Memory club runs Thursday 10am - 2.30pm. Please call 01623 491159 for further information.

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

ng15 - helping hand group directory 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 contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1611.

Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.

Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not

consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

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

Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call Joan: 0776 3519196

Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries - Please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for an appt or email mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk. Surgery 2nd Saturday monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN. Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: albertgodfrey979@gmail.com Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk

Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led

meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County.

For meeting details please contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661.

Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would

you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling.

To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation.

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

For more info call Joy: 01623 459681 or Cleo: 07824 838574.

Reach Out Residents - we are a group that is for all residents in West Hucknall. We meet about 5 times a year to discuss issues affecting our area & many statutory bodies including the police, Ashfield Homes, Trent Buses & others attend our meeting. We invite you to come along and have your say. Together we can make a difference! reachoutresidents@gmail.com. Find us now on Facebook.

MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582 Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings

are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info 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 at Herbert Buzzard Court, Hucknall. Fridays at Marion Murdoch Court, Gedling: 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) Ashfield Citizens Advice - we are at Hucknall market place every other Friday from 8.30am - 2pm. Just come along to get the advice and information you need. See our website: www.ashfieldca.org.uk for more information.

Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and

3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk

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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: Mal Clarke on 07702 339618.

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

Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at John Godber Centre, Ogle Street on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday, monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome.

Gingerbread - is a friendship group for single parent families from all walks of life, whether you are a mum, dad, carer or grandparent bringing up children on your own, and kids are always welcome! Join Gingerbread for free at www.gingerbread.org.uk/membership and contact the Hucknall group at www.facebook.com/groups/hucknallgingerbread; email - hucknallgingerbread@outlook.com; or text 07950 780577.

Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7-9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners welcome. For further information ring Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tues monthly - 7pm-8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie. org.uk/helper for more information.

Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.

Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733

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Drive for Volunteer Drivers We are looking to build our team of volunteer drivers, therefore, if you like driving and have a few hours to spare and you want to make a difference to the lives of those with lifelimiting illness, why not become one of our volunteer drivers?

We are looking for volunteer drivers to bring patients to the Woodborough Road centre for day care services from various locations in Nottinghamshire.

Volunteer Services Development Manager Sarah Rice says: “Our drivers are often the first person our patients meet in the morning and the last person they see after their day with us at the Hospice.

“For some patients their first visit may be an anxious time, so a friendly face and understanding attitude from the driver puts them at ease. For some the journey may be their only trip out of the house for the week, so the driver becomes a regular part of someone’s life.”

Most of our drivers make a commitment of at least once a week, however this can be flexible and it’s up to you how much help you offer. Volunteers need to have been driving for three years or more with no more than three points on their licence. Drivers receive a mileage allowance of 45p per mile, and full training will be given.

If you or anyone you know could provide a couple of hours to help patients get from door to door with us at the Hospice, we would love to hear from you.

I was thinking about subjects to write about for the magazine – various options sprung to mind which would be appropriate for the winter edition of the publication. But then in the space of a few weeks I heard of two young adults who ended their lives. It upset me dreadfully that these individuals felt that there was no other option to alleviate whatever pain they were in.

Mental health issues aren’t visible ….it’s very difficult to know who’s suffering especially in the workplace where relationships sometimes don’t progress beyond basic friendly overtures.

I read a wonderful book recently ‘ Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’ by Gail Honeyman where the main character holds down a responsible job (even being promoted and progressed within the organisation) but her reality is that she goes home every night to an empty flat. And she has no relationships whatsoever outside of work. Just because someone appears ‘completely fine’ doesn’t mean they are.

How many of us can say that we know our work colleagues really well? Maybe there isn’t a culture within your workplace of promoting friendships?

Modern life is very stressful for lots of reasons.

There are times where we have lots to do and think about, or don’t have much control over what happens or there’s the feelings we get when we have demands placed on us that we find difficult to cope with. In these situations it’s easy to become isolated and feel overwhelmed.

MIND, the charity for mental health awareness, has some useful information on their website to help identify symptoms of stress.

It’s so important that employees feel they can speak out without fear of reprisals or discrimination if they are suffering. It just takes a moment and a little kindness to check in on our colleagues and make sure everything is ok.

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Sing It BOLD this Christmas with Sing it BOLD Gospel Choir!

If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you.

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Do you want to take part in recording a charity single this November?

Fancy singing at a Christmas concert with us on 8th December? Would you like to perform at upcoming gigs throughout the festive season? If the answer is yes, come along to Sing It BOLD - a non audition choir who sing various genres of music, gospel style! All abilities welcome, only requirement is you must be over 18 and love to sing.

Come along to a rehearsal, Thursday evenings, 7.30pm at St Marks Woodthorpe and have fun singing BOLD! Head over to www. singitbold.co.uk to book a taster session.

Carlton Male Voice Choir have a very busy Christmas period this year with the grand finale being our own special Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday 15th December at St Jude’s Church, Mapperley - see our brilliant new website for ticket details - carltonmvc.org - also catch Carlton Male Voice Choir on any music streaming app such as Spotify, Amazon Prime or Google Play and add the choir to your playlist - look forward to seeing you there!

Christmas starts here with the Lace City Chorus. Sunday 9th December, 4pm at the Albert Hall, North Circus Street Nottingham NG1 5AA. With special guests Hucknall and Linby Brass Band, and Carlton Academy Junior and Infant Choir.

Tickets £14 adults, £8 children 14yrs and under.

Tickets can be purchased at lacecitychorus.org or by calling 01522821772 or at the Nottingham Tourist Information Centre.

NOTTINGHAM BLUECOAT SINGERS present:

Bluecoat Sings Christmas Join us for our annual evening of Christmas Music Sat 15 December @ 7.30pm Nuthall Methodist Church, Nottingham Road, Nuthall NG16 1DN. Tickets £8 inc. refreshments Ticketline: 0115 9531903

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Christmas Charity Concert 8th December - 7.30pm St Marks Church, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe £6 inc coffee & mince pie For tickets & info contact

Tom Bird: 07712 585031 Gem Connection Ladies Harmony Chorus presents...

“NEW CONNECTIONS” Long Eaton School, Thoresby Road, Long Eaton Saturday Nov 17th @ 7pm Tickets are priced at £10 and concessions £7 available from Burnie on 0115 9459031 or via www.gemconnection.org.

Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment

Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby

Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome.

Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. 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 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 - 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, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and further info.

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 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - 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. Wed 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, 8-9.45pm, term time only For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. New term commences Sept 3rd.

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, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928.

Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall.

We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions.

Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965.

Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997.

Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm-7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959.

Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time)Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.

Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sundays-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www. nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate. actually@gmail.com.

Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session.

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

Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wednesday 8.30pm at the Gladstone NG5 2AW. All singers,

acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin and Marion 0115 9552935 carringtontriangle.org.uk

The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, beginners welcome. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm. Federation

House, Claremont Rd, NG5 1BH. £3.50 (£1.50 concessions) per wk. First session free. For more info call Angela: 07981885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise

YesterYear - a small a cappella singing group, rehearse weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs

monthly in St Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church, Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby.

For more info contact Chris Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-for-everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices

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East Leake Community Choir If you enjoy singing, why not come and join us? We meet weekly in St Mary’s Church on Tuesdays from 7.15pm - 9pm (term time). For more information visit: www.eastleakecommunitychoir.co.uk or email: choir@eastleakecommunitychoir. co.uk or find us on Facebook.

Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble will be performing in a joint Christmas concert in support of Maggie’s Centre, Nottingham, at 6.30pm on Thursday 13th December, in St. Barnabas Cathedral, Nottingham.

For ticket details please see our website www.mirabile.org.uk

Christmas Concerts for Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra Saturday 1st December 7:30pm St Margaret’s Church, Aspley, Nottingham NG8 5GE Tickets £10.00 including seasonal refreshments, from: Windblowers 0115 9410543, The Church Office 0115 9298899 and online www.nsw.org.uk.

Limited tickets on the door. Donation to Maggie’s and church funds.

Saturday 22nd December 10:30am & 2:00pm The Albert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AA Kidsophonic at the Circus: Featuring musical Christmas favourites and much more. Why not dress up as your favourite circus performer!

Tickets £9.00 adults £5.00 (children) under 2’s free from: Windblowers 0115 9410543 and online www.nsw.org.uk. www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk

Gem Connection will be holding this years last rehearsal on Thursday December 13th.

The evening will be open to friends and supporters to join the GEMs for an evening of entertainment with a coffee and mince pie.

The Christmas evening will be held at the Long Eaton School, Derby Road, Long Eaton from 7.30pm – 9.30pm There is a charge of just £5, payable on the door and all proceeds will help towards funding the chorus’s travel to Spain in April 2019 where they will be representing Great Britain and the Ladies British Barbershop Association by competing in the Spanish Barbershop Convention.

The Gems would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year and hope to see some of you in December.

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PROGRAMME BUILDING We all have the capability to write ourselves a little home or gym-based training programme but the first question we often get asked is where or how do I start?

There are a few things we advise you to consider if you choose to tackle this challenge yourself. To help you we have provided some guidance so hopefully you achieve much better results, a little faster. You will also now have some basic knowledge to implement into your training.

Muscle Selection As a rule of thumb, if muscle growth is your aim, hit each muscle group twice weekly. Yes, twice! Studies have shown this is the optimum amount for growth. Some people respond well to three targeted sessions, especially on lacking areas. If time is the issue, full body push, pull routines work well or push, pull and legs, then repeat this protocol.

This is how long you should take to do 1 rep or an entire set. Let’s keep this simple, aim for 40-60 seconds, as this is the ideal window for muscle growth. Yes, that means slowing things down a little and controlling what you are lifting.

Muscle selection should be kept balanced. Try to hit a muscle in each direction it contracts at least once a week to maintain balance. Don’t stop training a muscle in one specific lift like a shoulder press because you may be advanced in to focus on the weaker movement for example, a lateral raise. The press still needs to be included to attain balance, just focus more on the lateral raise to improve the weaker movement.

Rest Periods

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If you’re looking to build strength, 2-5 minutes between heavy sets, 30-120 seconds for muscle growth. The idea for growth is to keep the intensity high and the muscle under stimulation as much as possible.

Reps and Sets For strength building programming, you want to keep reps under 8 and sets under 6 as an ideal. A common block you will see is 5 x 5, 5 x 3 and 5 x 2, then your 1 rep max efforts. With body building, it’s usually between 8-16 reps (or more for high volume work), 3-6 sets. As a guide, if you choose lower reps you’d generally choose higher sets to fill out the volume needed to progress. An example here is the common 3 x 10 most perform. Consider the TUT, aiming for 40 seconds or more and you’ll see positive improvements.

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A Snack A Day

The build up to Christmas is a truly magical time.

From the decorations to the chill in the air and the happy family times, there is a lot that the month of December has going for it.

Perhaps the pinnacle is the food, the glorious, rich food, that can be enjoyed without guilt, because, well, let’s face it, it’s Christmas and what else is Christmas for?

And, thick Christmas jumpers hide all manner of food related sins!

There is one work-related habit, however, that can make staying healthier during the festive season a lot easier: paying attention to snacking.

As tempting as it is to buy that giant tub of **** (insert Christmas themed chocolate/biscuits/ sweets here), to treat the rest of your colleagues, consider the manner in which they will be consumed.

If we are honest with ourselves, the majority of snacking is sheer boredom.

“I’m bored of this spreadsheet, pass me a biscuit.”

“Crunchy crisps will add interest to the next 20 emails that I have to send.”

“I need a break, chocolate will signify that I’m having a break.”

That inner self-talk is so faint, we don’t even notice why we are snacking but it’s evident that physiologically we don’t actually need extra food to fuel several more hours of sitting down.

Similarly, the odd Christmas biscuit might be nice but the benefit of it is limited. Well, that’s if you view unnecessary weight gain as a benefit.

If you can’t go without that snack or really want to treat your work mates, there are other ways.

Snacking healthier has a fair few advantages, and before you stop reading, I’m not talking about fruit.

With the rise of food trends such as “eating clean” and “lean in 15”, nutrition is fast becoming a hot topic.

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METHOD: Soak the cashews, in enough water to cover, for 1-2 hours. To make the chia layer, blend the berries, orange, orange zest, oat milk and spices until smooth.

Pour the mixture into a large bowl, stir in the chia seeds and set aside for 1-2 hours or overnight. If you are leaving it overnight then pop the mixture in the fridge, if not then it’s better left at room temperature.

To make the cashew layer, drain the cashews and blend them with the dates, vanilla and 350ml of water until smooth.

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Ingredients 50g coconut oil 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp honey 75g unsweetened desiccated coconut 40g Super Berry seeds

Method: Line a small loaf tin or similar mould with greaseproof paper. Melt the coconut oil on a low heat in a saucepan. Stir in the vanilla extract, honey, coconut and seeds and combine well. Press into the mould and freeze for 30 minutes before cutting up.

Store in the fridge.

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Christmas trees

A tree in the house is an irresistible new plaything for curious cats and dogs, but don’t let your little friend play with it! The needles are sharp and can cause cuts to the mouth and throat, and they are also mildly toxic causing vomiting and diarrhoea. They are also toxic to small furries so don’t give pine branches to your bunnies or guinea pigs to chew on.

Decorations

Tinsel, baubles, twinkly lights – so many temptations! Not only can they be eaten and cause blockages in the guts, but pets (especially climbing cats!) can become entangled in them and injure their legs or even strangle themselves! Watch out for your cheeky pup stealing those chocolate tree decorations too!

Food

There is so much food at Christmas time, but not all of it is safe for your little friend! Chocolate, chestnuts, mixed nuts, raisins, and Christmas pudding are all very dangerous for your pet, but even over-indulgence on meats can cause a bout of diarrhoea, and beware snaffling of turkey carcasses as the bones can cause damage to their guts! Try to not feed your bunnies lots of new veggies that they don’t usually have as these can upset their sensitive bellies.

Presents

It’s not only Santa that goes under the tree! Dogs have been known to open and eat presents, especially those that contain foods or chocolate. Keep presents stored away from opportunists!

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A local animal rescue charity is repeating its urgent appeal to find cat fosterers – can you help?

Animal Accident Rescue Unit still has so many cats in its care, that it needs more feline fosterers. With no premises, all the rescued animals are fostered in volunteers’ own homes.

Fostering costs are covered by the charity through donations, so if you can offer a cosy home and care for a cat or kitten until rehoming, the rescue would like to hear from you. Some relevant experience, patience and commonsense are all that are needed. The fostered cats must be kept indoors for safety, and a pre-foster homecheck is always done. Plenty of practical support and advice, are also given by the charity.

If you live in or around Nottingham and want to help a cat – or more - like lovely ginger boy Alvin (pictured), contact Animal Accident Rescue Unit on admin@ aaru.org.uk, or leave a message with your details on 0115-9321555 and you will get a reply as soon as possible. All animals waiting for permanent homes are at www.animalaccident.org.uk , and at ‘Animal Accident Rescue Unit’ on Facebook.

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he countdown to Christmas is well and truly upon us here in Nottingham.

Make sure you don’t miss the wonderful atmosphere of the Winter Wonderland which continues in the Market Square right through until 31st and pantomime season is already well under way at the Nottingham Playhouse.

Their annual traditional pantomime, which this year is Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood runs through until 19th January. This year the Theatre Royal welcome Joe Pasquale and John Challis for their offering of Peter Pan, which runs from 8th December until 13th January. There’s even a special Peter Pan talk on the 10th with afternoon tea. You can catch Sleeping Beauty at the Thoresby Riding Hall between 23 - 30th December, while this year you can banish those post Christmas blues with a visit to Elf the Musical, Starring David Essex and Martine McCutcheon at the Motorpoint Arena 28-30 December.

Prefer to be involved? Don’t miss the Maggie’s Christmas Concert at St Barnabas Cathedral on 13th December. Sing your favourite carols whilst raising money for a fantastic charity.

The Nottingham Harmonic also bring their family carol concert to the Royal Concert Hall 19 - 22 December or why not have a good old sing song at The Southbank Bar with their Christmas Eve singalong between 1-7pm.

There’s a whole host of fantastic music throughout December as the Royal Concert Hall welcomes Katie Melua (3), Human League (5), The Bootleg Beatles (6), The Overtones (15), A West End Christmas (20) and Kate Rusby (21). Not to be outdone, The Motorpoint Arena opens its doors to The Stepback 90’s Concert (6), War of the Worlds (7) Def Leopard (8) Madness (13) and Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas is You Tour (9) There are sack full’s of other Christmas events across the region. Join the Santa run at Sconce Park in Newark (9 December) in aid of Reach Learning and the Great Central Railway has the closest thing you’ll get to the Polar Express with their Santa Service, running 1 - 24 December.

Foodies can enjoy a festive afternoon tea at Debbie Bryan or up their game for this Christmas dinner with a one-day pate and terrine course at The School of Artisan Food. This hands-on course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to make your own delicious pates and terrines to enjoy.

Finally, don’t miss the opportunity to pick up some unique gifts at Ye Old Victorian Market in Kirkby in Ashfield on 15 December.

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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: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 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 interesting, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com

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

Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check

www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village.

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

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

Papplewick Gardening Club - meet on first Wednesday of each month at Papplewick Village Hall at 7.30pm. This friendly group will welcome new members, from surrounding areas to enjoy speakers & outings. Contact Joan: 01159 632529 Leen Valley Conservation Volunteers - no special skills, training given, variety of interesting sites. Weekdays & weekends, refreshments provided. Tel: Lee Scudder on 07753 850758 or leescudder@hotmail.com Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.

The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc.

Now rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: 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+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. 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 the Horse & Groom, Linby. 12noon. Probus movement seeks to give opportunities to retired men & women to meet socially & listen to speakers.For info call Aubrey Smith on 0115 963 2424.

Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Hall Drive, NG8 1AF. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 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.egyptology-ssae.org

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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.

Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and social activities.

For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk 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 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 Hucknall Art Society - meet at Watnall Road Community Centre on Wed. Beginners welcome. Session lasts from 7pm to 9pm.

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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.

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in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com

Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For information and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115 934 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040

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Hucknall 50+ Table Tennis Club - for all ages & abilities. Wednesdays from 7pm-10pm at United Reform Church, Hucknall, NG15 6EG. For more info call Dick on 0115 953 2652.

Just Good Friends - day centre for the elderly. We meet at St John’s church hall on FRIDAYS, 10am-3pm. Members

enjoy cooked 2 course lunch + entertainment (singer, pianist, bingo). We also meet at Beauvale Court, Beauvale Rd on TUESDAY afternoons 2pm-4pm for board games + buffet lunch. For more info call Lynne on 07512 765111.

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 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.

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

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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.

Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE 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.

Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meeting at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk 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

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Doors open at 6.30pm for 7.30pm Members £6 Visitors £10 (inc. refreshments) For more info: diane.adcock@gmail.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.

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Classic Car Meet - Horse & Groom, Linby. 2nd & 4th Wednesday in the summer months. On the rear field, free to enter

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Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.

Over 60’s & Friends - held in St Peter & St Paul’s church hall, Ruffs Drive, Hucknall. We meet on 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 2pm - 4pm. For more info contact Mrs Eileen Smith on 0115 837 0816.

The Ladies Group - held in St Peter & St Paul’s church hall, Ruffs Drive, Hucknall. We meet once a month, on the 3rd Thursday, 2pm - 4pm. For more info contact Mrs Chris Wood on 01623 752308.

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

Methodist Church, Hucknall.

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

Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm March - Oct. at The Dynamo House off Park Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8ZA. Nov - Feb at St Mark’s Church, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UU. To see what we get up to go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: hellobvwi@gmail.com Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk Hucknall Rotary Club - is for fellowship, helping the community & raising money for worthy causes both locally and worldwide. Meet at the Horse & Groom, Linby Village every Tues except after a bank holiday. For more details call Rtn. Robert Copley on 07778 996939 Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098 Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet once a fortnight, Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. For more info Chris on 07906 312673.

Interested in Clocks, Watches & Horology - get involved in the work of the BHI Museum based at the home of the British Horological Institute in Upton nr Southwell. Free entry to museum events, regular newsletters & opportunities to get involved in museum projects & volunteering.

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Swimming in Hucknall Part 3 by Maureen Newton

By April 1908 the Chairman of the Council, Samuel Pegg, was able to record “that the erection of the baths was now in progress.” In August, school managers were asking if senior boys and girls would be granted special facilities and privileges. The baths sub-committee recommended that a man and wife be engaged at the joint wages of 35/- per week.

That the man was to be responsible for attending to lighting, cleaning and heating; looking after the boiler and apparatus; attending the office and turnstile; and issuing towels and drawers, etc. The wife to do all the necessary washing and assist him in his duties.

Hucknall Polo Team attends and engraved with her name, school and year.

5. The shield to be returned for the next years competition.

6. A guarantee to be given for its safe custody and return.

A timetable of opening hours and a scale of charges was needed and on the 18th January they were listed by the Committee. The baths are to be open as follows:- April 1st to September 30th: 6am – 8pm.

October 1st to March 31st 8am – 6pm. The baths to be reserved for ladies on Wednesdays 2.30 – 4pm and Fridays 3.30 – 5.30pm. Admission for swimming all week was 3d to include one towel. Admission to the slipper baths was 4d including two towels. Use of both slipper and swimming baths was 6d. Elementary school children during school hours accompanied by a teacher 1d each – extra for a towel. Season tickets for gentlemen 7/6d and for ladies 5/- were available.

Boys and girls under 16 years 2/6d on different days.

(Note – slipper baths were used by people who had no bath at home for personal hygiene.)

Hucknall Dispatch had an article on April 1st 1909 about the official opening of the baths. J.A.Munks & Son of Hucknall were the builders to the design of Mr. Fred Rowntree F.R.I.B.A. of London. Season ticket No.1 was presented to the donor and others were given to Mrs. Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Harold T. Ellis, Mr. F.N. Ellis, Mr. Rowntree, Mr. Munks and members of the council. After this some fantastic displays of swimming were performed.

William Barratt of West Street, decided to present a challenge shield in memory of his late wife, on the following conditions – 1. The shield was to be called the Mary Barratt Challenge Shield.

2. It was for the champion girl swimmer each year.

3. Shield to be competed for annually by girls attending any elementary school in Hucknall Torkard parish.

4. Hung in the classroom of the school which the girl

The shield was accepted and Mr. Barratt was thanked for his generous gift.

Mr. Merrick was granted the use of the baths for an Elementary School Childrens Entertainment on Wednesday 22nd September 1909 and he was asked to include the Mary Barratt Champion Shield Competition in his programme.

At last thanks the kindness Pamela Cookson with the Mary to and generosity of Barratt trophy John Edward Ellis, Hucknall people had an indoor swimming baths, which they could use all year round. Many people and clubs made good use of this facility.

To enable the articles about swimming in Hucknall to be written many records have been used. They include: - reports from newspapers for example the Rushcliffe Advertiser, Mansfield ‘Chad’, and Hucknall Dispatch and Mercury as well as documents from Nottinghamshire Archives Office and Nottingham University Library East Midland Collection.

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Covering Martin Page Hucknall your local To Ravenshead Tree Have you considered your trees may need

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Are your trees maybe too tall ?

I also sell high blocking light, unsafe or untidy?

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David Draper Painting Painting & & Decorating Decorating For Quality Interior and Exterior Domestic Services

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What’s On at Hucknall Library???

Family History Surgery: Saturday 3 November and 1 December, 10am til 12noon.

Our expert volunteers provide help and advice to get you started with your family tree. Free drop-in session.

Hearing Aid Clinic: Walk In Clinic. Tuesday 27 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.

The Big Draw: Friday 2 November, 10am - 12noon. Little Big Top Automata with artist Emma Reynard in this year’s Big Draw fun whatever your age, no drawing ability required! Join in our FREE family workshop. Places are limited booking advised www.eventbrite.co.uk Mischief and Mystery in Moominvalley: Saturday 24 November, 4pm. Magical puppetry, original music and interactive play will delight young audiences. Expect snow, surprises and plenty of Moomin mischief. Ticket prices Library members: £3 [adult or child] Non-library members: £6 [adult or child] All tickets are available to book online by customers direct at www.inspireculture.org.uk/popup Short Courses at Hucknall Library: Starting in November 2018 - Yoga for Beginners Friday 9th November to 7th December 1.00pm-3.30pm, Counselling Skills an Introduction Thursday 15th November to 13th December 1.00pm-3.30pm. Details can be found on our website www.inspireculture.org.uk . You can also call Inspire Learning on 0115 804 4363 or email learning@inspireculture.org.uk There are hundreds of courses to choose from and courses are free if you’re in receipt of certain benefits.

Christmas Jingles: Thursday 13 December. 10.30am - 11am. Christmas Rattle Rhyme & Roll sing-a-along, free session for under 5s.

Christmas Craft Special: Saturday 15 December. 2.30pm-3.30pm. Christmas crafts for all ages.

REGULAR EVENTS Knit & Natter: every Friday 10.00-12.00 noon. Friendly group for anyone interested in knitting or crochet, or wanting to learn how to knit and make new friends along the way. Free drop-in session.

Chatter Tots: free weekly session for under 5s every Monday 10am -10.30am (term time only).

Rattle, Rhyme & Roll: Every Thursday 10.30am - 11am. Free session for under 5’s.

Story Time: Saturday 10.30-11.00pm story reading with Wendy, free drop-in session under 10s.

Board Games for Bored Kids: Every Saturday 2.30pm - 3.30pm. We have a selection of board games for children to play. Suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Free drop-in session.

Card Making, Craft & Chatter: Monday 10.00am-12 noon. Friendly group for anyone who enjoys card making, craft and crochet. Free drop-in session.

Hucknall Library, South Street, Hucknall, NG15 7BS hucknall.library@inspireculture.org.uk Tel: 0115 963 2035 For more information visit www.inspireculture.org.uk

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business, IT & finance

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Useful Information Ashfield Distict Council..............01623 450000 Gedling Borough Council..........0115 901 3901 Notts County Council...............0300 500 8080 Council Tax................................01623 457400 Housing.....................................01623 608888 Refuse Collection......................01623 457857 Tax Credits...............................0845 300 3900 Leisure Centres Hucknall....................................0115 956 8750 Edgewood.................................0115 956 8790 Ravenshead..............................01623 491522 Police........................................101 QMC Hospital...........................0115 924 9924 City Hospital.............................0115 969 1169 NHS Direct................................111 Emergency Utilities Electric.....................................0800 404090 Gas...........................................0800 111 999 Water........................................0800 783 4444 National Rail Enquiries..............0345 7484950 Nottingham City Transport........0115 950 6070 Trent Barton Buses....................01773 712265 NET............................................0115 9427777 Nott’ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000 DVLA........................................0844 4530118 Local Taxis A2B..........................................0115 956 57 57 Trent Cars................................0115 950 5050 Local Community Centres Acacia Avenue..........................01623 721056 Healdswood...............................01623 457077 Watnall Road.............................01623 457091 Late night Chemists Curtis Health Centre (7pm).......0115 9633387 Tesco,Ashgate Rd (10.30pm)...0115 827 1090 Sainsburys, Mansfield Rd(10pm)01623623379 Boots (Mon-Sat12am,Sun 8pm)01623 653926

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NG15 Index of Advertisers

Aerials/TV’s/Audio/Telecoms Phil Chapman 69 TV Confused 72 Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms Bransons 77 Dream Doors 59 Gliderobes 71 Shower Doctor 69 Sliding Door Wardrobes 6 Toledo 79 Blinds/Shutters Bella Blinds

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Building Services / Roofers / Fascias Arnold Building & Roofing 83 A Barker 72 Canterbury 78 Ernhale Roofing 69 A. Holmes Building 85 JKW Roofing 90 Notts Building & Roofing 81 Nottm Roofing Services 60 Nottingham B & R 66 Trent Building & Roofing 86 WA Builders 90 Business Services RS Media Veriflyers Butchers Chambers Care Services/Care Homes Age UK Radford Care Turton Court

91 91 21,53 33 29 29

Carpets/Flooring Byron Carpets The Little Carpet Co Terry’s Carpets

1 70 67

Chimney Sweeps Absolute Chimneys Homesweep

85 67

Christmas Events Brookfields Keycraft Motorpoint Arena

15 11 9

Cleaning/Ironing Services Derwent Carpet Cleaning JWS Windows The Ironing Board MJ Cleaning Teresa

85 85 86 80 67

Compuer Repairs/Sales Giggle

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Dance Schools Ann Culley

37

Design & Print Nottingham Printing

93

Domestic Appliance Repairs Nottingham App. Repairs 80 Drainage/ Pipe Clearance ADK Drains Gutters & Drains GutterPro

69 60 54

Painting/Decorating CMD Decorating David Draper James P & D L A Decor MJC Decor Emma Morley Paul Tinsley Whites Decorators Lee Wright

68 86 63 85 58 80 73 67 83

96 61

Pet Services Bransons Aquatics Teresa Dog Sitter

43 67

63 68 73 55 81 55

Plastering R Brooks Plastering C J Plastering Paul James Plastering

80 85 54

Plumbing & Heating All Weathers Heatwell Kingfisher P & H MS Waterworks Stellar Heating K.Woods

60 5 2 73 83 68

Property Maintenance Complete Home Maint.

55

Electricians D J Hill Electrical Connections R2D Electrical

73 69 62

Equestrian Martins Farm

43

Estate/Lettings Agents/New Homes Martin & Co English Rose Fencing Ainsley Fencing Beechdale Fencing Busy Bees Malfords D.Moore NRT Developments

Fireplaces/Woodburners/Stoves Homesweep 67 Foot Health 1 Step Foot Health Sherees Foot Care

37 37

Funeral Directors/Plans Nottingh’shire Funeral Services 29 Furniture/Interiors D M Furnishings

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Garage Doors/Garage Repairs JB Doors 53 Garden Centres/Retailers Brookfields Internet Gardener Keycraft

15 57 11

Gardening/Groundwork/Paving B & P Paving 65 Jack Glenn 80 NRT Developments 55 Resin Drives 75

Restaurants/Takeaways/Cafes The Railway 23 Schools/Colleges Nottingham College

47

Solid Fuel Fernwood Fuels

7

Tilers/Tile Retailers Hucknall Tile Warehouse

4

Travel Agents/Coach Tours Roamin Empire

47

Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Jack Glenn Tindle Tree Care Waynes Tree Services Weedons

86 80 54 90 68

Tuition/Courses Art Classes Inspire Learning Nottingham College

45 45 47

Hair & Beauty Top to Toe

37

Handyman Services Jason Craddock

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Health & Fitness Ragdale Hall

39

Holiday Homes K & S Lakeview Holidays

Upholstery Chris Hemmings

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House Clearance/Removals ACS Removals

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Venues Motorpoint Arena Yorkshire Wildlife Park

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Vets Animal Doctor Orchard Vets

43 42

Wills J M Wills

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Joiners/Timberwork/Stripping Beecroft Joiners 83 D. Moore 81 Locksmiths AWM Locksmiths JB Locksmiths

73 62

Loft Ladders/Loft Conversions More Than Loft Ladders 66 Mobility Aids The Lifestyle Centre

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Oven Cleaning/Repairs OvenU Spring Fresh

72 63

Windows/Doors/Conservatories A & M Windows 62 Apollo Windows 87 Clear & Fresh 67 East Midlands Windows 3 Fixaglaze 58 JAS Windows 80 KLG 89

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR SAFER NEIGHBOURHOODS TEAMS

HUCKNALL POLICE STATION Watnall Road, Hucknall Opening hours: 10am - 6pm Mon to Fri Tel:101, ext. 804 4747 www.nottinghamshire.police.uk Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant: Sgt 608 Simon Scales Tel: 07702 141777 HUCKNALL CENTRAL PCSO 4894 Harvey Haywood Tel: 07702 141675 PCSO 6374 Chris Shaw Tel: 07702 141598 Email: hucknallcentraltcbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk HUCKNALL EAST PCSO 4880 Jack Cochran Tel: 07525 226428 PCSO 8946 Rachel Harvey Tel: 07595 011962 PCSO 4748 Max Freeman Tel: 101 Ext: 806 3616 Email: hucknalleastbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk HUCKNALL NORTH PCSO 7816 Martin Chilton Tel: 07702 141847 Email: hucknallnorthbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk HUCKNALL WEST PCSO 9686 Ryan Brown Tel: 101 Ext: 853 3671 PCSO 8052 Stephen Shaw Tel: 07815 576522 Email: hucknallwestbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk HUCKNALL TOWN CENTRE/ RETAIL/ASB PC 3192 Louise White Tel: 07702 141743 PC 774 Nigel Malik Tel: 07738 549044 PCSO 8008 Simon Gazzard Tel: 07525 226763 Hucknall Community Protection Officers CPO Alan Cordin Tel: 07957 377352 CPO Russ Dawson Tel: 07778 512798

from your Neighbourhood Beat Team....

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Nottinghamshire Police work hard over Christmas to keep you and your family safe, but there are a few steps you can take to help us.

Christmas shopping...

Stay alert and be aware of what’s going on around you.

Keep valuables in inside pockets of clothing or bags.

Only carry the cash and cards that you need. Always shield the PIN pad when entering your PIN. Avoid going back to your car to leave your shopping part-way through your trip. If you have to keep presents in the car, make sure they are out of view in the boot, the car is locked, and keep the receipts with you.

Shopping with children? Make sure they learn to go to a store attendant or security guard if you get separated.

How can I stay safe out and about?

Stay alert and be aware of what’s going on around you.

Deter pickpockets and muggers.

Keep purses, wallets, phones and keys close (inside your front trouser pocket or inside your coat) and never leave your bags unattended.

When you’re out for the evening?

• NEVER leave your things unattended.

• Make sure someone knows where you are going and when you’ll be home.

• Avoid walking home alone and never with someone you don’t know well.

• Drink responsibly, arrange for a member of your group to be a designated driver.

• Check your taxi drivers ID and never get into an unlicensed taxi.

How can I keep my home safe?

For more advice and crime prevention information please visit our website http://www.nottinghamshire.police. uk/advice

Don’t leave presents under your Christmas tree if they are visible from windows or doors.

Have a safe and enjoyable Christmas from everyone at Nottinghamshire Police.

Make sure you keep your doors and windows locked at all times.

Lights on! Use timer switches or turn the radio on to make your house look occupied.

Nottinghamshire Police is recruiting. Please visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/careers for details of what opportunities are currently available.

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