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Dear Readers.. Hopefully as you read this we are still enjoying the last of the summer sunshine. Time seems to be flying this year and we need to remind you that the next edition will be the Christmas one... arghhhh. So if you have an event you want to promote please get in touch soon.
Thanks to the hundreds of readers that filled out questionnaires. We are delighted with the feedback see inside for a full run down. Lots of great ideas for us to take up! Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah and Francine Hucknall
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home & garden 6 sudoku 20 safer neighbourhoods 24 crossword 26 classifieds 36 pets 41 free time 42 community diary 42 - 45 eat, drink & be merry! 48 recipes 50 - 51 looking good, feeling great 53 a helping hand 56 helping hand directory 58 - 60 kids 63 kids diary 64 - 65 useful information 68 puzzle solutions 68 index / list of advertisers 70
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Bring a touch of the tropical to your garden this summer Canna Lilies – A summer garden essential! Canna Lilies are stand out performers in the summer garden. Available from garden centres and supermarkets they bring a touch of the tropical to your plot. These exotic beauties have lush bold flowers and their patterned leaves are architecturally stunning. Despite appearances however they are surprisingly easy to grow. Follow my tips to ensure you keep them flowering till the frosts and bursting back into bud next summer.
Get maximum blooms Cannas are happy in flower beds or pots but they always seem to perform at their best as the showy centre piece of a container display. Never deadhead them. The new flowering stem comes up through the old flower so keep your secateurs sheathed to ensure the longest flowering period. Despite their tropical appearance Cannas grow best in semi to full shade.
Bright sun causes the vibrant colours in their leaves and flowers to fade. This makes Cannas your ideal choice to brighten up a shady corner. They tolerate drought conditions. Growth is lusher and denser when grown in moist environments but they still perform brilliantly when things get a little dry. This combined with the fact they don’t need deadheading means they are the perfect flower if you are planning a few weeks away over the summer.
Winter care Lift the Canna rhizomes after the first frost. Pop them into pots and cover with compost. Keep the pots in a shed or garage over winter ensuring the soil stays slightly moist. Plants will start to send out shoots in Spring. As soon as these shoots are visible move the pots into a frost free greenhouse or porch. Once any fear of frost is passed the Cannas can go back into your garden.
Cannas are hot, exotic, tropical and easy to grow. A real summer scorcher!
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Reputable & Reliable family run business Est. 1986
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Mark Maggs has over 20 years experience in the plumbing and heating industry. He is locally based in Arnold and is happy to deal with all your plumbing and heating needs, from replacing a tap washer to a full All your plumbing and heating needs heating system. catered for ...whatever the weather ! Mark prides himself on his high quality workmanship and his competitive rates. Full central heating systems with It’s always nice to hear a friendly voice on condensing combi boilers Boiler replacements, repairs and servicing the other end of the ‘phone, and with Mark All types of plumbing work undertaken that’s exactly what you get. Why not ring High quality service - no job too small for a FREE estimate and see for yourself. Over 20 years’ experience in the industry
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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....
Staying Safe Online... Nottinghamshire Police has issued a reminder to gamers to ‘stay safe online’ following the release of the Pokémon Go smartphone app in the UK. The app, which is currently the top grossing app on both the Apple and Android download charts, encourages gamers to discover in-game characters in the ‘real world’ using the location services on their smartphones. Users travel to real world locations where Pokémon characters appear on-screen through their smartphones camera. Gamers can then attempt to ‘catch’ each character and battle other gamers in the real world to progress within the game. Detective Inspector Pete Quinn from Nottinghamshire Police said: “The risks that this app presents are not new or unique and, as with any other social media, there is always the potential to put yourself at risk by letting your guard down and coming into contact with people you don’t know – both online and in the real world. “We are also appealing to parents to have an open and honest conversation with their
children who may be using the app to remind them about the potential risks, as well as making sure they know what apps their children are using, who they are speaking to online and where they may be travelling to use these apps.” Nottinghamshire Police is also asking gamers to be considerate towards others after officers were required to respond to a report of torchlight being spotted in the south Nottinghamshire village of Normanton-on-Soar in the early hours of Tuesday 12 July 2016. Officers travelled on blue lights – their most urgent level of response – to investigate the report from worried residents where they discovered two teenage boys out searching for Pokémon. It was established that no offences had been committed. For more information and advice about helping you or your children to stay safe online, please visit the Nottinghamshire Police website at: www.nottinghamshire.police. uk/advice/prevention
Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable? To find out more about our pre-recruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 ext: 800 2429 or visit www. nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials link
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pets Young Mums House Hunting Two young mums are house hunting - having luckily given birth to healthy kittens in difficult conditions. White-tabby Apple, with her kittens Custard and Crumble who were born outside, were rescued by local charity Animal Accident Rescue Unit. Apple’s fosterer says: ‘Apple is 1-2 years old, friendly and loves company.’ Meanwhile, black heavilypregnant Mali was dumped outside a Nottingham police station. She was taken to a vet that night and promptly gave birth to five kittens! Mali’s fosterer explains: ‘Mali’s a little nervous so needs patient owners, but loves attention.’ Like all the charity’s cats, Mali and Apple have been “snap” FIV/FeLV blood-tested (both are clear), wormed, flea-treated, neutered, microchipped, litter-trained plus vaccinated for a year; their new owners need to continue these vaccinations. To discover more call the Adoption Officer on 0115-9985063 after 6pm. This number must not be used for any other enquiry or emergency – or email this volunteer at admin@aaru.org. uk, who will reply as soon as possible. The charity recommends its cats stay indoors for 6-8 weeks initially, plus stay in at night. All potential adoptions need a successful homecheck, with no rehoming on or near busy roads bar indoor cats. Entirely reliant on volunteers and donations, the charity urgently needs more cat and dog fosterers. It does not deal with healthy strays/unwanted pets; but neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds needing veterinary help. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message for the telephone operators on 0115-9321555. For details, including all animals needing homes visit www. animalaccident.org.uk.
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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Zumba with Charm! - (Licensed Instructor) Tues 7 - 8pm Papplewick & Linby Village Hall. All abilities welcome, easy to follow. Just turn up! 07741 448289 only £4
Chair Based Exercise Class -NEW - commencing 6 Sept, 2-3pm at Ravenshead Village Hall, NG15 9BN. For more info & to book a place
phone Valerie on 0115 967 1637 or 0779 0408543
Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Calverton. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interesting, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com
Hucknall & District Ladies Probus - are looking for new members due to moving to larger premises. Meet 2nd Wednesday every month at The Station Hotel, Hucknall from 12 noon. For more info call Geri Atkinson on 0115 964 0934
Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check
www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village.
Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook. Knit and Natter - newly formed craft group in NG15. Come along & create your craft with fellow crafters over tea, coffee, hot choc & cake! All ages welcome. At Central Methodist Church, Hucknall. Wednesday 7pm-9pm. Session fee £2.50.
Leen Valley Conservation Volunteers - no special skills, training given, variety of interesting sites. Weekdays & weekends, refreshments provided. Tel: Lee Scudder on 07753 850758 or leescudder@hotmail.com
Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come
along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.
The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 The Lovelace Theatre (amateur) Drama Group - meet Monday & Thursday at John Godber Community Centre, Ogle St,
Hucknall. New members always welcome. Also a junior group meets Wednesday. Visit our website: www.lovelace/theatregroup. co.uk or call Linda on 0115 968 1011 for further information.
Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk
Hucknall Dolls House Group - every 2nd Thursday at Bentinck Conservative Club, 5 Portland Rd, Hucknall from 7 - 9pm. For more info call Sofia on 07790 334540. Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: carol@linbyfc.co.uk Adult Education Courses - beginners up to level 1; very small groups. Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Call 0115 884 2749 or email: lisa.saunders@castlecollege.ac.uk
Edgewood Judo Club - meet every Monday evening 6pm to 8.30pm at Edgewood Leisure Centre, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346.
Hucknall Men’s Probus Club - for retired men.Meet 1st Wed in month at Horse & Groom, Linby. 12noon. Probus
movement seeks to give opportunities to retired men & women to meet socially & listen to speakers.For information contact Aubrey Smith on 0115 963 2424. Eric Coates Society - Meets Wednesdays, bi-monthly 7 - 9pm at the Godber Centre. Contact Geoff 0115 9634662 or Peter 0115 953 7393. Actively promoting the life and music of Eric Coates.
Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursdays at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall from 7.15 - 9pm (term time only). Contact 07785 530256.
Ford Capri Club - meet at the Little John Pub, Main Road, Ravenshead on the 1st & 3rd Thursday every month at 8.15pm. For more details call Alan Sutcliffe on 01623 438967, email: alan@capriclub2000.co.uk or www.capriclub2000.co.uk
Enjoy a game of Whist? - then come and join us at 6.30pm on Monday evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly mixed ability group would welcome new players including beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643.
Byron Probus Club (Ravenshead) - spritely old retired codgers meet second and fourth Thursday
in month. 12 noon at Portland College off A60. Contact David Turner 01623 793039. Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk
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Hucknall Art Society - meet at Watnall Road Community Centre on Wed. Beginners welcome. Session lasts from 7pm to 9pm.
Any queries please call Harry on 0115 9279 481.
Hucknall Flower Arranging Group - meet on the first Wednesday of each month (exc Dec & Jan). 7.30pm at the John
Godber Centre, Hucknall. New members & visitors always welcome. Contact 0115 963 6894 for more infio. Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423. Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343. Abbey Gates W.I (Ravenshead) - meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Ravenshead Village Hall at 7.30pm. New members and visitors always welcome. For further details please phone 01623 798606. Badminton Club (ladies only) - needs more members. Exercise & fun rather than high level play. At Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, Monday 4.30-6.30pm. Call in or ring Bernice on 0115 963 7228 Kindred Spirits - over 150 social activities a month in and around Nottingham, including coffee mornings, day trips, walks and exercise classes to name but a few! Call 0115 841 4473 to find out more. Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thursday at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ from 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit our website: www.gemconnection.org for more information or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502. Kirkby & District Hiking Club - we are a friendly hiking club who meet every 3rd Sunday for a 9-10 mile hike, mainly Derbyshire. For more info call Brian or Cynthia on 0115 9680813 Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 10.30-12pm followed by lunch 12.30-2.30pm at Masonic Hall, West Bridgford. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org Lively, Retired & Semi-Retired Professional/Business Men - meet socially for lunch on the second and fourth Thursdays in the month. 12 noon at Portland College (off the A60). Contact Clive Abrahams (Sec.) on 01623 409502 Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Do you enjoy singing? Enjoy making new friends & travelling to new places with them?Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues nights from 7.30pm-9.30pm at Bestwood Village Social Club. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk
New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com
Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.
Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied.
City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood
St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Lapwings WI (Linby & Papplewick) - meet on the 2nd Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon & the 4th Thursday, 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Both meetings at Papplewick Village Hall, off Linby Lane, Papplewick, NG15 8FB. New members are always welcome to this brand new WI. For more info visit: www.lapwingswi.weebly.com or call 07807 326517 Hucknall Heritage Society - meet second Monday of the month (except June, July, Aug & Dec). At 7.30pm, Central Methodist Church, Hucknall.
The Greasley Players - is a small amateur dramatics group. We welcome new members interested in acting, set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house, curtains etc). For details of our up and coming events or to get involved, please contact us via www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook.
Friends of Moor Pond Wood - Papplewick. A community group involved with woodland management and archaeology along the River Leen. Meets last Wed of the month in Papplewick Village Hall. Non members welcome. Visit: http://moorpond.papplewick.org/index.html
NG15 Community Diary cont..... Friends of Nottingham Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham
Castle. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734 Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.bulwellforesters. co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more information. The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 standard & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities through concerts. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk Just Good Friends - at St Johns Centre, Hucknall. Activities, entertainment & fellowship for over 60’s. Transport provided. Come & join us - Tuesdays & Fridays. Call Andrea 07512 765111. Gedling Round Table - we are a group of ordinary guys who get to do extraordinary things. Members have the chance to embrace life to the full& in turn support their local community. Do more. Learn more. For more info contact Daniel Hayes on 07889 725 836 or email: secretary@hucknallroundtable.co.uk. Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society - Meet first Tuesday of the month at 7pm, Blidworth Welfare. For further information contact the secretary Mrs Dale Smallwood on 01623 479978. Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome, including potential members. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www. lacecity.net Cottage Crafts Group - feeling lonely? want to meet people and make new friends? Please come along to our group on Monday mornings - 10am - 1pm for a chat and refreshments. No need to be “crafty”. We meet at Under One Roof, 3A Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Tel: 0115 952 1236 for more details. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tuesdays - 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sequence Tea Dance - at Hucknall Leisure Centre on Tuesdays - 1.30 - 3.30pm. Cost £3. For more information call Lynn Davey on 01773 813701
Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics,
North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331.
Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University
Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham
Watnall WI - meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. For more details call 0115 953 7679.
Leenside W.I (Hucknall) - meet on the 3rd Tues monthly. Central Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm. Ravenshead W.I - meet on the 3rd Wednesday, monthly. 7.45pm at The Centre at St Peter’s, Sheepwalk Lane,
Ravenshead. Contact: 01623 751307. Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk
Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm March - Oct. at The Dynamo House
off Park Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8ZA. Nov - Feb at St Mark’s Church, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UU. To see what we get up to go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: secretary@bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk
Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents and let the kids play with other Spanish speaking children? Then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Hucknall & Linby Dolphins Swimming Club - enjoy swimming? learning to swim? looking to improve stamina,
speed & fitness? Are you interested in becoming more involved in competitive swiming? If so we are looking for new members. Please contact www.hucknallandlinbydolphins.org.uk or find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/ hucknallandlinbydolphins
The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm
at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk
NG15 Community Diary cont..... Newark Speakers-meet at the Newark Town Bowls Club, NG24 1TS on Monday’s at 7.30pm. At your local speakers club, become a better speaker and presenter in a welcoming, supportive environment. Gain skills and confidence in public speaking. For more info: newarkspeakersclub@hotmail.co.uk. For meeting dates visit: www.newarkspeakers.org.uk
Papplewick & Linby Ladies Circle of Friends - meet fortnightly from end of September to end of May on a Tuesday afternoon. New members & visitors very welcome. Further information from Vera Preston on 0115 963 9990. Newstead W.I - meet every 3rd Monday of the month at the Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd, Newstead Village, NG15 0BS at 7.30pm. All welcome. Come along and try our friendly WI. Further info on 01623 723437. Hucknall Wine Circle - meet 3rd Monday every month at National School, Hucknall at 7.15pm. For more information
phone 0115 952 7138.
Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday
throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome.
Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield. For details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@virginmedia.com.
The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single,
separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383
Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come and try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available on premises. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www.saturdaysingers.org.uk
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Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm 4th Wed of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098
What’s On at Hucknall Library??? Family History Surgery: Saturday 3 Sept & 1 October from 10am - 12 noon. Our expert volunteers are on hand to help get you started with your family tree. Free drop-in session. Chatter Tots: Monday 12 September.10am-11am. Free - Sure Start sessions for U5’s The Battle of the Somme - film screening: Friday 16 September, 3pm - 4pm. Hosted by local military historian Jim Grundy. Free event in the Library Meeting Room. Hearing Aid Clinic: Walk In Clinic. Tuesday 27 September -1.30pm - 2.30pm. Free help and advice from the Ear Foundation. Batteries and tubes fitted. Pop Up Fostering Event: Interested in Fostering? Want more information? Then why not pop along to this event. Thursday 29th September 2pm - 4pm. The Big Draw Conductive Drawing Event: Saturday 8 October - 10am - 1pm. Fun for all the family in this artist led event. Death at the Archives: Friday 14th October - 2pm. A different selection of murderous and spooky stories from the records held at Nottingham Archives. Join us for tales and readings as the winter evenings lengthen. Contact Hucknall Library for further details. Rattle, Rhyme & Roll: Regular songs & rhyme time for babies & toddlers. Every Thursday morning. 10.30am - 11am. Free. Story Time: Regular story time session for U5s. Every Tuesday morning. 10.30am 11am. Free.
Hucknall Library, South Street, Hucknall, NG15 7BS hucknall.library@nottscc.gov.uk Tel: 0115 963 2035
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The Dover Beck Flower Club Burton Joyce Village Hall 7 for 7.30pm - Visitors (£6) welcome
Sept 15th - “Friends in Nice Places” - Judy Walker Oct 20th - “Season’s Greetings Halloween” - Linda Seabrook For more information and tickets please call 0115
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Sat 3rd Sep Scarborough day trip £19 Sun 4th Sep James Herriot centre, Wensleydale steam railway, afternoon tea £45 Sat Sun 10th 11th Sep Camden market and Greenwich weekend £89* Wed 5th Oct London theatre day Choice of Kinky boots or Les Miserable £67 / £69 Sun – Fri Southern Ireland 6 day tour £339* 9th-14th Oct 1 night Dublin, 4 nights Killarney. Includes 3 free full day optional excursions Sat Sun 15th 16th Oct London theatre weekend (Phantom or Wicked) £123* Sat Sun 22nd 23rd Oct Cotswolds and Stratford upon Avon weekend £89* Sat Sun 29th 30th Oct Windsor & London theatre weekend “Jersey Boys” £123* Sun 6th Nov Blackpool illuminations £22 Mon-Fri 21st 25th Nov Corton Village warner leisure resort Tinsel & Turkey £229* Includes full entertainment programme, 3 free excursions, Norwich, Yarmouth & Norfolk Broads Wed 7th Dec Manchester Xmas Market £19 Tue 27th Dec Lincoln Panto Matinee, “Cinderella” Includes 2 course meal £45 Thu 29th Dec A night at the Greyhounds Sheffield, Includes 4 course Xmas meal £33
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Detoxing: Is juicing the only answer? Juicing has become the latest trend for those wishing to rid their bodies of toxins. “Detoxing” is touted as the newest way to leading a healthier, slimmer life, with companies offering 3 to 7 day juice cleanses and many more selling detox products. Is juicing really that beneficial? Can we detox without it? Before we begin, let’s take a look at what a toxin is: A toxin is a molecule that is capable of inducing disease in the body. Toxins enter the body via the air, food, water and through the skin and exist both indoors and outdoors. In a nutshell, it doesn't matter what you do, you will encounter toxins in your daily life. Luckily, we are equipped to get rid of toxins through a process called detoxification. Detoxification doesn’t just get rid of environmental toxins, it also shimmies out molecules from the body that have served their purpose. For example, those hormones that cause PMT, detoxification gets rid of them. Needless to say, it is a pretty important process. Do you really need a juice detox for this process to take place? The simple answer is: no you don’t, detoxifying is an everyday process. The major advantage of juicing comes
from not ingesting so many chemicals whilst on a juice fast. Think about it. Every meal has been replaced by a juice. You are probably avoiding that toxic artificial sweetener from your afternoon fizzy drink, that preservative laced bread is no longer an issue and your evening take away is non existent. This makes perfect sense for the 3 to 7 day juice cleanse but then you go back to loading up on everything you missed, including those toxins that just happen to be in your comfort foods. If detoxification is truly your mission, that juice cleanse won’t even scratch the surface. Instead of juice cleansing, focus your attention on how you can reduce your toxic load. This means everything that passes your lips, what you breathe in and even what goes on your skin (and yes, there is a good reason hippies don’t wear deodorant). Even more importantly, ensure that your gut and liver function is optimal. Without these organs, getting rid of toxins would be borderline impossible. Here are some tips & tricks to consider:
Avoid Toxins
Get rid of Toxins
• Filter water. • Wash all fruit and vegetables and buy organic where possible. • Ditch anything artificially sweetened. • Avoid sources of food additives. • Reduce your caffeine intake. • Don’t smoke - this one is obvious • Consider how much alcohol you really need. • Unless specifically advised by a doctor, over the counter medications such as ibuprofen, paracetamol, aspirin and the like are best avoided. • Switch to natural personal care products where possible.
• Load up on leafy greens. • Eat lightly cooked brassicas such as broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower and cabbages. These may speed up detoxification. • Include herbs and spices where possible.. • Eat some good quality meat. Protein is essential for detoxification. • Drink plenty of filtered water. • Lose weight. Some toxins accumulate in fat so if you carry excess weight, weight loss is a necessity for detoxification. • Sweat it out. Some detoxification does happen through the skin • Sleep. 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep should be the aim.
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Revolution Bar is situated in the popular Cornerhouse, positioned mid way down Forman Street. With a large spacious bar and eating area it is a great space that works as a bar and party venue at night and a lovely place to eat and enjoy a drink early doors. The al fresco dining area is the perfect place to watch the world go by.
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There’s no getting away from the fact that this is a cocktail and late night bar as well as an eatery. After all they do claim to be the ‘Makers of the party spirit since 1996...’ However, they seem to be able to combine the buzz of the bar with a relaxed atmosphere for We ate early evening on a Friday and the diners really well. place was already buzzing with diners. In case you are in any doubt, you’ll be There was a real mix of young and old and reassured climbing the stairs after the families alike, along with those having a loo that ….. “Everything’s going to be cheeky cocktail after work! alright” and to “Love life! Love Vodka” Revolution have launched a new menu Made me smile! that includes two courses for £10.95, Monday to Friday. We chose sharing nacho’s and the mezze platter to start. These are part of the Happy Hour deal. (Happy Hour is 5-9pm Sunday to Friday and includes 2 for 1 on cocktails as well as these sharing starters) For mains we had the mother clucker burger (huge!) and the lobster ravioli (my dream dish.) Both really delivered on all levels. Yum! The kids chose their usual pizza (great size) from the kids menu which is great value at £5.95. This includes a main, side, veg, dessert and a drink. About to pop after two very generous courses, we ordered ice cream for dessert. The kids ordered fluffwich soldiers and chocolate dip. (Nutella and marshmallow in brioche bread served with warmed Nutella for dipping!) We soon forgot our full tummies and the children were quickly reminded about the value of sharing! Revolution has plenty of tempting deals on both food and drink. The ‘15 minute lunch promise’ Tuesday-Friday until 3pm (you get your lunch in 15 minutes or it’s free). There is 50% off food every Monday, all day, and the Revolution card costs £3
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Mist and Mellow Fruitfulness As summer draws to a close and the nights become longer, the smell of Autumn is in the air. Harvest Festivals are celebrated, many of us are making jam and chutney by the lorry-load to use up the last of the summer fruits and those green tomatoes that never ripen, as well as all the windfall apples, plums and pears. Autumn also heralds a range of ancient festivals, Halloween of course, (the modern version largely imported from the US) but also a range of quirky local rituals that are still practised. In some villages, barrels of tar are set alight and paraded through
the main street, in some places cider is poured over apple tree roots and bizarrely dressed troupes ward off evil spirits with “Soul Cakes”. Halloween itself has its roots in a pagan Celtic festival “Samhain” and the Christian Festival of All Saints Day (All Hallows), when prayers were offered for the souls of the dead. Soon it will be Bonfire Night, with traditional toffee and warming soups and then, Winter will be upon us again. Make the most of the season of “mists and mellow fruitfulness” with these seasonal recipes.
Autumn Berry Flaugnarde
Fig and Dolcelatte Tarts
What better time than the end of Summer and the beginning of Autumn to use up the last of the soft fruits and berries in this delicious and easy dessert. Not quite a true Flaugnarde and a bit like a traditional cherry clafoutis, this is cheap to make and perfect for using up a glut.
Fresh figs are a fantastic and under-used addition to the Autumn table. Their high sugar content makes them perfect to serve with something strong and salty, like blue cheese or prosciutto.
Ingredients A little softened butter for greasing 400g or so of mixed seasonal berries (or you could use plums) For the batter:50g ground almonds 2 tbsp plain flour 100g golden caster sugar 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 250ml double cream Heat oven to 190oC fan or 170oC/ gas 5. Grease a 23cm flan dish or shallow pie dish (not loose bottomed) and scatter the berries over the base. Place all the batter ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth, pour it over the fruits and bake for around 30 minutes until risen and golden brown. Serve warm with a drizzle of single cream.
(makes 6)
Ingredients 2 sheets filo pastry (22cm x 25cm square) A little melted butter 3 ripe figs 100g creamy blue cheese, I used Dolcelatte 1 tsp lemon juice 3 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped Sprinkling of ground paprika Preheat the oven to 190oC/Gas6. Brush two sheets of filo with butter and place on top of each other. Cut into 12 equal squares. Put the squares together in pairs on top of each other at a 45 degree angle (so they make a star shape). Press into the holes of a muffin tin or Yorkshire pudding tin. Bake in the oven for around 6/7 mins or until just golden brown and crisp (keep a close eye as they are so easy to burn!). Transfer to a baking tray. Chop the figs into small pieces and divide between the filo cups. Put the cheese, sage, lemon juice into a bowl. Mash down with a fork, season with black pepper, then spoon a small amount of the cheese
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mixture on top of the fig. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Bake in the oven for a further 5 minutes or until the cheese has just melted.
Apple “in and out” pudding Ingredients (1 apple per person) 4 evenly sized Bramley cooking apples 75g unsalted butter 75g soft brown sugar approx 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, approx half teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 175g plain flour, cold water, 3 eggs, pinch salt, 450ml full fat milk (more or less) Pre-heat oven to around 200oC or 190oC fan oven. Peel (or not) and core apples. Cream together the butter and sugar and add the nutmeg and cinnamon, or whichever spices you are using. Fill the centre of the apples with this mixture and place them in a large buttered oven-proof dish. It needs to be a deep dish so the batter can rise to almost cover the apples. Blend the flour and salt with a little cold water and then add the eggs and enough milk to make a thick creamy batter (slightly thicker than a Yorkshire pudding batter). Pour this over the apples and bake in your pre-heated oven for around 45 minutes, until the apples are soft and oozy and the batter is risen. It should have a golden crisp surface and a soft centre. Serve immediately, with custard or cream. But beware, it will be
extremely hot!
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The Flying High Trust hosts super art event for 9 primary schools!
Children from all over Nottinghamshire came together at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy for an art event with the help of professional artist Sarah Palmer. This year’s Byron Festival is now over but we are already making plans for next year. One of the highlights of this year’s festival was a fantastic Music to Light Show which was projected on to the newly refurbished Hucknall Library whilst classical music was played. In addition, St Mary Magdalene’s Churchyard was illuminated by lots of lanterns, some suspended from trees and bushes and others from a large globe which was brought along to show them at their best. At the present time, concentrating on next year, we are endeavouring to bring something else spectacular and special for Hucknall. The gathering of scooters, motorcycles, classic cars and campervans on the Market Place was, once again, a sight to behold. At 10.30am, the peace of a quiet Sunday morning was broken as all these vehicles revved up and proceeded in convoy down the High Street en route for Newstead Abbey where they remained, on show, for the rest of the day. During the whole ten day period, a host of events took place, most of them free of charge, and they were enjoyed by hundreds of people. Please look out in early July 2017 for the Hucknall Byron Carnival.
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The children came from nine different schools; all part of The Flying High Trust, a primary schools’ multi-academy trust founded in Nottinghamshire and based at Cotgrave.The idea behind the event was simple says Chris Wheatley, Chief Executive Officer at The Flying High Trust. “The Trust Arts event has been a huge success, bringing together children from across our nine schools who demonstrate a real talent and passion for the arts.” Artist Sarah Palmer said that various skills were needed to create the works of art, “It is a lovely opportunity for the children to get together and create part of a large installation for their awards ceremony. They have done an amazing job! The work has been quite technical, they have needed patience and an understanding of mathematics as well as art and they have made a really good job of it.” The Flying High Trust has member primary academies all over Nottinghamshire including Ernehale Junior School (Arnold), Hillside Primary and Nursery School (Hucknall), The Flying High Academy (Ladybrook Mansfield), Beeston Fields Primary and Nursery School, Greythorn Primary School (West Bridgford) and Edwalton Primary School.
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If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming events. You just need to email us at: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk by the first Friday of the month.
WOODTHORPE SINGERS
Woodthorpe Singers very warmly welcomes new members, of all abilities. No auditions, no need to be able to read music. We sing a variety of light classical music and show songs. Rehearsals are in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe on Mondays 8.00 -9.30pm., weekly, term time only, culminating in a fund raising concert for a chosen charity and a social evening for our members. For more information please ring our Musical Director Marjorie Rogers on 0115 9313965
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If you like singing choral music, come along in September and try our choir. We are Ruddington and District Choral Society and meet Monday evenings 7 15 until 9 pm. The Choir, over 50 years old, has members from all over South Nottinghamshire. There are no auditions and you can come for 4 weeks before joining. In November we are singing music by Mendelssohn, Faure and Rutter, and in December a community Handel’s Messiah. Our next meeting is at St Peter’s Church, Ruddington NG11 6EL on Monday 5th September. Thereafter we meet at St Peter’s Junior School, Ashworth Avenue, NG11 6GB. Have a look at our website www.spanglefish. com/ruddingtonanddistrictchoralsociety/ or phone 01159211451
Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir has had an extremely busy year so far, with some excellent concerts already under their belts. They are already planning their centenary celebrations (starting 2019) but the main focus right now are the late summer and early autumn performances. September 30th sees us in concert at Seymour Road Baptist Church, Hucknall; and on October 8th at 7pm, we are delighted to join with one of the youngest choirs in the area, the Rock & Roll Singers, for Octoberfest at St Michael’s Church, Underwood. Tickets £6 - www.rocknsoul.org.uk Visit the web site at www.ecmvc.org – and come along and give us a try – new members always welcome!
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The current National Ladies Bronze Medal Chorus Gem Connection are preparing for the 2016 National Competition which is to be held this year at Harrogate in October. The Gems have recently received an intensive coaching weekend with vocal coach Sally Mclean and have further sessions programmed in during the next few months. As the competition continues to get stronger each year, the Gems are working hard and hope to be successful in retaining the bronze medal position at this years competition.
The chorus are continually raising funds to finance the coaching sessions and will be seen at local fetes and gala’s in the area during the summer months with their very successful Teddy Stalls. The chorus love to sing for an audience and would warmly welcome any visitors. If you would like to be our audience, please come along to any of our practice evenings which are held every Thursday from 7.30pm at Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton. More about the chorus can be found on the web site www.gemconnection.org
Local choir Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble wins best Female Choir in the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod West Bridgford based Vocal Ensemble, Mirabilé, have been judged best female choir at the prestigious Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, and are now proud bearers of an international trophy and £750 prize money. Following their success, Mirabilé, the only English choir of five category winners, went on that same evening to compete for the Pavarotti trophy and the title of ‘Choir of the World’. Although pipped to the post by mixed choirs from the USA and the Philippines, Mirabilé were delighted to be awarded 3rd place in their first-ever competition. *Next lunchtime concert is 4 November in Southwell Minster - see website for details. For more information please contact Carolyn Owen on 07760104252 or at famowen@btinternet.com or visit: http://www.mirabile.org.uk
Carlton MVC have a new Musical Director, Mr. Ian Watts from Linby,Hucknall, who will take over officially from Terry Moore our current MD on 1st September.
Saturday Singers
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to join a choir but can’t face turning out at night after a hard day at work? Why not join the Saturday Singers. We meet on Saturday morning from 9.45 am to 12.00 noon during term times at Nottingham Masonic Hall on Goldsmith Street (on the tram route.) We welcome singers of all abilities, there are no auditions and no need to read music. We sing light classical music, songs from the shows, regional folk music and popular standards. Each term ends with a concert in aid of a local charity chosen by the choir members. For more information ring our Chairman, Dick Huskinson on 0115 9312157 or text on 07968 463933 or e-mail: randj.huskinson@ntlworld.com
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National Adoption Week This year’s National Adoption Week will take place from 17-23 October. The hashtag #SupportAdoption is the theme behind this year’s event. This is in recognition of the many people whose lives or hearts have been touched by adoption. Family Care are a local adoption agency who recognise the impact that adoption can have on people’s lives. As a voluntary adoption agency and children’s charity they have been working to support children and families across the region for 130 years. They believe supporting their adoptive families is important at every stage of their journey, which is why they offer lifelong support to anyone who adopts through them.
If you are considering adopting, Family Care offer regular Adoption Information Evenings which offer a gentle introduction to adoption and the chance to meet members of their team, hear their adopters’ story and ask any questions you might have in a relaxed and informal setting. The remaining Adoption Information Evenings in 2016 will be held on the following dates: 20 September 25 October 29 November These will take place at their offices from 7-9pm: 28 Magdala Road, Mapperley Park, Nottingham NG3 5DF. If you are wanting to attend you can register your interest with Laura Mynett via email: laura.mynett@ familycare-nottingham.org.uk or call on 0115 960 3010. More information about Family Care and adoption can be found on their website www.familycare-nottingham.org.uk
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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Breathe Easy Hucknall - meetings held 4th Tuesday of every month. 1-3pm at our NEW venue; Rolls Royce Leisure Fitness
Centre, The Pavilion, Watnall Rd, NG15 6EP. Ample free parking. For more info tel: Chris Clarke on 07563 614888. Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661
NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly,last Tues of month at Maggies Cancer Care Ctre, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. For more info: Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.
Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101. FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com
Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm
Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out.
Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org
Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com The Cornwater Club for Older People - meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am - 2.30pm in Ravenshead. Offers
friendship and a variety of stimulating activities. A freshly cooked 2 course meal provided at every session. You can attend as many weekly sessions as you like. Transport available for people living in Blidworth or Ravenshead. All welcome from any area of Nottinghamshire. For a free, no obligation taster day please phone Maxine Dakin, Manager on 01623 491159. Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at John Godber Centre, Ogle Street on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday, monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome.
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Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire and their carers.
Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.
Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family & friends. Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call 01623 556065 Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. This is a Nottinghamshire County Council work club - contact: denise.stephenson@nottscc.gov.uk. Tel: 07775 588756
Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries - Please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for an
appointment or email mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk. Surgery 2nd Saturday monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN. Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation. Mansfield & Ashfield Carers Support Group - meet 2nd Wednesday monthly, 2pm - 4pm at St Peter’s Centre, Churchside, Mansfield. We can offer friendship, info and advice to carers who support someone with mental health issues. Drop in for a warm welcome. For more info call Joy: 01623 459681 or Cleo: 07824 838574. Reach Out Residents - we are a group that is for all residents in West Hucknall. We meet about 5 times a year to discuss issues affecting our area & many statutory bodies including the police, Ashfield Homes, Trent Buses & others attend our meeting. We invite you to come along and have your say. Next meeting Tuesday 12 July @ 6.30pm at Hillcrest Centre, Holgate School, Hucknall. Together we can make a difference! Tel 07527 070459 or reachoutresidents@gmail.com. Find us now on Facebook. MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 Breathe Easy Nottingham West - meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month. 1.30pm - 3.30pm at our new venue: Catholic Church Parish Hall, Hill Top, 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 2AQ Dizzy Self Help Group - is for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings take place between 2 and 4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or ring Jeff on 0115 8451360 Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk
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Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk
to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com Gingerbread - is a friendship group for single parent families from all walks of life, whether you are a mum, dad, carer or grandparent bringing up children on your own, and kids are always welcome! Join Gingerbread for free at www.gingerbread.org.uk/ membership and contact the Hucknall group at www.facebook.com/groups/hucknallgingerbread; email - hucknallgingerbread@outlook. com; or text 07950 780577. Ashfield Citizens Advice - we are at Hucknall market place every other Friday from 8.30am - 2pm. Just come along to get the advice and information you need. See our website: www.ashfieldca.org.uk for more information. Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie. org.uk/helper for more information. Indigo Kids - is a charity & support group for children on the autistic spectrum & related social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their parents/carers and siblings. We have the Arc)to help or just for a chat & a cuppa. We offer activities, youth club during school time & day trips during holidays. Parent advice surgery every Wed 10am-12noon & 5.30pm-7.30pm. email: indigokids@live.com. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 0115 952 1164
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Autumn 2016 The Nottingham Centre Autumn programme of talks will resume on September 8th with a talk on The National Civil War Centre at Newark by Michael Constantine. 2.15pm. September 22nd: George Green and Green's Windmill, by Tom Huggon. 7.30pm. October 13th: The National Forest, by Sam Lattaway. 2.15pm. October 27th: Beyond the Rockies, by Malcolm Walpole. 7.30pm. November 10th: The Gunpowder Plot, by William Ruff. 2.15pm November 24th: The History of Boots, by Judith Wright. Members of the Nottingham Centre are pleased to be able to donate funds to support various National Trust properties. At the AGM members voted to give a total of £3,120 to the following: Hope Valley Edale, Belton House, Monksthorpe Chapel, Gunby Hall Estate,and Stonewell Cottage, Leics. Participation in any activities, or simply by being a member, enables the Nottingham Centre to assist the National Trust with small projects for which funds would otherwise not be available, for example a donation of £620 towards the conservation of a rare outdoor baptistry at Monksthorpe Chapel, Lincolnshire. All winter meetings take place at the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission £3.00 members, £4.00 visitors, who are always welcome. For information about joining the Centre contact Barbara McDonald - 0115 9757800
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n Sunday 10th July we arrived at Go Ape in Sherwood Pines Forest Park for our tree climbing, swinging and zip wire adventure. I took the family along, grandad, dad and two teenagers – all of whom should feel at home swinging through the trees. Our day started with a safety briefing, being strapped into a climbing style harness and then practising using the safety equipment, clipping onto the safety lines and swapping from one obstacle to another. After this we were set free to traverse the course by ourselves. We climbed a ladder up into the tree tops and then decided which out of two paths to take. The tree top trails involve swinging into giant cargo nets, crawling through barrel type tunnels, edging along tightrope wires, stepping across wooden slats, and much, much more. My favourite and worst moment was swinging across into a cargo net after dropping a few feet first. This was great for someone like me, who was determined to fight my fear of heights and have a great day with the family.
The whole adventure start to finish lasted around 3 hours and even though the site itself was busy we hardly ever got held up. All in all a fantastic day out with lots of laughs and monkeying around. A Baboon (10-15 years) costs £25 and a Gorilla (16 years +) costs £33. Go Ape was dreamed up by Tris and Becs back in 2001 while on holiday in France with their six month old baby. They came across a French family swinging through the trees and when they saw how much fun they were having came up with the idea of Go Ape. Since then they have built 30 courses all across the UK and have also added Segway experiences, Tree Top Junior Adventures and at one site a zip wire adventure. Lucky for us the Sherwood Pines location has the Tree Top Adventure for 10 years and above, the Tree Top Junior for 6-10 years, and the Forest Segway. For more information or to book a visit go to their website: www.goape.co.uk
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Little Signers Club what if your baby could tell you what they needed, without crying? Baby Sign Language classes now running in Hucknall. For further info contact Hannah on 07856 021 527 or Hannah@littlesignersclub. co.uk or “like” us on Facebook @ Little Signers Club:North Nottingham.
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Papplewick Pre-School Group Papplewick Village Hall, Linby Lane, Papplewick. Open Mon/Wed/Thurs from 9am-3pm & Tues/Fri 9am-noon. Lunch & Learning Club: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri noon-1.30pm. Please call Kelly Wright for more info on: 0115 963 4913
Applegarth Day Nursery - Robey Close, Linby, NG15 8AA. Open Monday-Friday 7.15am - 6.15pm. Exceptional care for children, ages 6 weeks - 5 years & wrap around care for 8 local schools. OFSTED GOOD. For further details please call 0115 963 1296 or visit www.applegarthdaynursery.co.uk Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap, Ballet & Modern Theatre Classes. Every Monday, Central Methodist Church, Hucknall. There has never been a more exciting time to enrol at our school, perform in our November showcase & the thrill of being in the cast of our 2017 show at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. For more info tel: 0115 922 6499 or visit www.marciajones.co.uk
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Nottingham Boys Choir
does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in!
Absolute Triathlon Club
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Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www. absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information.
Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm. Tumble Tots - Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play Programme for children from crawling to 7 years. Visit www.tumbletots.com/nottingham for details. Hucknall Sports YCFC - always wanting new players, all age groups from U8’s to U18’s. Well established club (est.1977) provides organised junior football with qualified FA coaches in a safe & friendly manner on both Sat & Sundays. Contact www.hucknallsports.com or ring 0115 9521122 for further info. Hucknall Pre-school playgroup - Baptist Church, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open Mon/Tue & Fri 9am - 3pm. Wed/Thur 9am - 12pm. For more info call 07544 510610. St Johns Ambulance Cadets - (10-18yrs) Tues at 6.30 - 8.00pm approx. Seymour Road Baptist Church. Call Steve Cross on 0115 952 9683.
Hucknall Mini’s Basketball - Hucknall Leisure Centre. Tues 7-8pm (7-10yrs) & 8-9pm (11-12yrs). £2.50. Call Adam McGrory on 07732211696.
Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village NG6 8UN. Monday’s & Friday’s 6.30-7.30pm April to October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663
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Rolls Royce Leisure JFC Mon 6-7pm, Tues - 6-8pm, Wed - 6-8pm, Thurs -6-9pm. All age groups. Always looking for new players to join our family friendly club playing Sat am/pm & Sun am. Call John on 07920 154129 or www. rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk Notts County Ladies Development Football Club
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New players wanted to strengthen our successful squads from U9s (year 3). Junior teams compete in the Notts Girls & Ladies Football League. Come and join us for a training session on Wednesdays 6-8pm at National Cof E Academy, Hucknall. For more info contact Carol: 07963 820612/secretary@nottscountyladiesfc.co.uk
Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursday 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome. Contact 07785 530256. Home from Home Childminding
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Shortwood Ave, Hucknall. Open Mon-Fri 7.306.15pm. 10% discount for 1st month. 2,3 & 4 yr old funding accepted. School wrap around for Lean Mills, Holy Cross & Beardall Fields. Please call Nicola: 07771 920767
Edgewood Judo Club - meet every Monday evening 6pm to 8.30pm at Edgewood Leisure Centre, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346. Guides, Brownies & Rainbows
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News From The National
National Students Celebrate In Style At 2016 Prom
Creative Talent On Display
Students from the National Church of England Academy celebrated the end of their exams in typically glamourous style at their 2016 Prom. The glitzy event, held at Goosedale in Papplewick, heralds the culmination of students’ time at the Academy, and over 150 students and staff arrived to join in the celebrations. Everyone was dressed to impress and arrived in a spectacular array of transport from sports cars, to camper vans, to double decker buses and even a spectacular horse drawn carriage. The wonderful event was a fitting send off for the students, with a great turnout making it a truly memorable occasion for all who attended.
The inaugural Art, Design and Technology exhibition, showcasing the superb range of work done by students across a number of year groups, took place in June. The exhibition showcased outstanding projects ranging from architecture design projects, engineering, to ceramics work and paintings, all attendees agreed that the quality of work on display was of a very high standard. Mr Giles, Design Technology teacher at the Academy commented, “The students have done a fantastic job with the exhibition. Their displays represented many hours of effort and some outstanding creative talent and it was a joy to share this with parents and the students’ peers. We are now looking forward to an even bigger and better show in 2017; Art, Design and Technology is flying high at National.”
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Rolls Royce Soccer School - for 5 to 7 yr old boys & girls every Sunday morning 10 til 12pm. Watnall Road, Hucknall. Contact head coach John Cheetham on 07920 154129 or www.rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk
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Indigo Kids kids club Tues 5.30pm-7.25pm. Adventurers Wed 5.30pm-7.30pm. Youth Club Thurs 5.30pm7.25pm. Indigo Tots Tues 10am-11.55am. Stay & play. Indigo Karate Sun 2pm-3pm. For further information contact Indigo Kids on 0115 952 1164 (10am - 1pm Mon-Fri term time), email: indigokids@live.com or visit www.indigokids.org.uk Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) Wed 7pm - 9pm.
- The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13-18yrs.
Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St, Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days. Comfy area for adults & cafe. Parties from £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.
- For more info and contacts see www.18thbb.org.uk Hucknall Sports YCFC Soccer School - fun environment for 4 to 6yr boys & girls. Now outside Hucknall Boys Brigade
at The New Wigwam, Kenbrook Rd, off Paplewick Lane, Hucknall, NG15 8HR. From 9.30am til 11am Sats and Sun mornings. Contact Alwyn Sears 07748 842156 or Derek Day 0115 9521122 or visit www. hucknallsports.com for more info. 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers- Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www. nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Hucknall Bumps & Babies Community Centre.
- Monday mornings - 10am to 12pm at Watnall Road
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Falcon ASC Year 5 StudentsTake Part in Football in the Communuty
Falcon ASC held the annual club champs at America Farm on Saturday 9th July.
On Thursday 7th of July Year 5 students visiting from our primary feeder schools took part in Football in the Community provided by Notts County Football Club. Football in the Community are proud to deliver a range of innovative programmes that make a positive difference to people in Nottingham, raising aspirations and supporting talented people across the city. They use the power of football and the profile of the world’s oldest football league club, Notts County FC, to provide direction and support. This event was organised by local Cllr. John Wilmott and we would like to thank John for providing The Holgate Academy and prospective Holgate students with this exciting opportunity. The Year 5 students represented themselves, their primary schools and Holgate well and we are very proud to be working with such well-behaved students. It is an absolute privilege to work with our primary feeder schools in Hucknall and Bestwood, our partnership in the Holgate Family of Schools is vital to providing an exceptional transition programme from primary to secondary school for the youngsters.
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Swimmers competed over four weekends in a variety of races (8 Years and under 25m - freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly). All other ages chose to compete in 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m events. Points collected from each event gave the age club rankings. Each swimmer received a trophy with their club ranking, with annual trophies also awarded. Well done to everyone who took part. There isn’t enough room to mention everyone so we will list those that achieved a first place. G8u - Lola Halmshaw B8u - Luke Chambers G9 - Stacey Wilson B9 - Cormac Maher G10 - Hannah Bennison B10 - Dylan Walker G11 - Evie Allsop B11 - Charlie Stenson G12 - Emily Butler B12 - Jay Pritchett G13 - Grace Allsop B13 - Thomas Palin G14 - Ellie Barker B14 - George Webster G15 - Elise Connor B15 - Adam Webster Girls Open - Sophie Melvin Boys Open - Tom Howarth
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Hucknall Sports Under 10's
Children from all over Nottinghamshire came together at Harvey Hadden Sports Village for a super-sized sports event prompted by children from The Flying High Trust Children’s Parliament.
Hucknall Sports Unders 10's hoped to continue where they left off last year with strong team performances and good results… And what a season they had!!
Nick Layfield, Project Manager for the Flying High Trust said that the event was one of a series that the Trusts’ Children’s Parliament and local School Councils have worked on to find ways to work with and meet each other at inspirational events. The event saw a healthy dose of friendly competition between the participating schools which included Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School, Peafield Lane Academy (Mansfield Woodhouse), Cotgrave Candleby Lane School, Greythorn Primary School (West Bridgford), Edwalton Primary School and Hillside Primary & Nursery School in Hucknall. Individual and team track and field events including javelin, speed bounce, long jump, triple jump, sprints and relays which all built to a grand finale that saw Edwalton Primary School take overall first place, with Cotgrave Candleby Lane and Peafield Lane Academy coming second and third. The highest performing girl and boy within each event were also recognised with awards.
Winning the winter league division with a 100% win rate and with a game to spare, also winning every single friendly game along the way. The spring league was more of a test but the boys were superb and won the division again for our 2nd champions trophy of the year and along the way did it with another 100% win rate. What an amazing achievement! Only loosing out in the cup semi-final with 4 minutes left, unfortunately they couldn’t quite achieve the result they deserved. That day the boys confirmed they can achieve and compete at the very highest level. A real team effort and by far their best season yet!!
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EARLY SCHOOLS IN HUCKNALL part 1 One short lived effort to begin a school in Hucknall was made in 1647/48 by John Cantrell the minister. Fast forward 140 years to 1788 when the minute book of the Trustees of the Byron Charity agreed that ‘£8 per annum would be paid to George Green for his management of the Sunday School’. No person hereafter was to receive any charity if they did not send their children to the school. It was signed by, Lancelot Rolleston, John Newton, Thos. Hudson, Luke Jackson and H. Hankin. In 1819 the working day for juveniles was cut to 12 hours in England and in the same year a questionnaire was sent out to each parish by the government requesting information relating to the education of the poorer classes of children and details of any schools. The form for Hucknall was filled in by Chas. Nixon, Minister of the Parish Church. He gave the population as 1,793 and said there were “no endowments relating to the education of youth. There were however three schools containing 50 children and about 200 more attend Sunday schools.” He also observed that ‘from the badness of trade the children of labourers who are chiefly engaged in stocking manufacture are obliged to be content with Sunday schools’.
The Sunday School Movement had begun in the late 1700s. Most were organised by religious denominations. Attendance was voluntary and since the children worked long hours six days a week it is a wonder they went at all. Dedicated people at the Methodist New Connexion chapel on Annesley Road, Hucknall, were making valiant efforts to teach children on Sundays. At first the building used was a barn but later a stone meeting house with schools was erected on the site. There is an inscribed stone dated 1816 on the building which is now looking derelict and forlorn. It is hoped some good use could be made of such an important historic building. John Godber of Whyburn and James Ball of The Common sent an invitation to Frederick Ward who was conducting a school at Aslockton. In 1824 he came
at their request, to establish a school in Hucknall for the sons of the more affluent tenant farmers and small landowners. Money was raised for a state of the art building on a piece of land donated by the Duke of Portland. It was a fee paying boarding school. Slowly England was moving into a more industrial and commercial age and needed a better educated work force. From 1833 government grants were made available to erect ‘voluntary’ schools for the education of children from poorer classes. Many places have schools of the National Society or British & Foreign Schools Society in their history. Beardsmore says that there were several ‘dame’ schools in the parish around 1840 to 1850. At Broomhill one was kept by a Mr & Miss Dawn; one by Mr. Green opposite the Seven Stars and Mr. Edwards taught in the club room of the Half Moon Inn. It cost 2d or 3d a week at these premises but no evidence has been found relating to them. The Reverend Curtis Jackson was vicar of Hucknall in 1853. On 1st March 1853 he wrote to ask the committee of the National Society for assistance in creating a school in Hucknall. ‘The inhabitants of the parish are anxious to have a National School … We have £440 in hand and a site promised. We have also the option of purchasing an excellent house, schoolroom, and premises which originally cost £600, in a very eligible situation … There is a large and poor population with no schools at all adequate to the wants of the labouring classes’. The National Society did eventually approve the work and gave a grant of £60 and this together with a government grant of £404 ensured the new school could be paid for. A Royal Commission was appointed in 1858 to inquire into education in England and report on the measures required for elementary education. It found that the average length of schooling was about 4 years but that only one child in 7.7 attended school. The Commission recommended the system known as ‘Payment by Results’ which was based on regular attendance, decent buildings and a satisfactory report from the schools inspector. Robert Lowe was the man who put the findings into practise. He laid down standards to be attained in subjects like reading, writing and arithmetic - before any grant was paid. Hucknall National Mixed School came into this category. © Maureen Newton...MORE NEXT TIME
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